Heartbeats

Heartbeats

NR 2010 · 97 min · ★ 7.1 (1K) · Drama, Romance

Francis is a young gay man, Marie is a young straight woman and the two of them are best friends -- until the day the gorgeous Nicolas walks into a Montreal coffee shop. The two friends, instantly and equally infatuated, compete for Nicolas' indeterminate affections, a conflict that climaxes when the trio visit the vacation home of Nicolas' mother. The frothy comedy unfolds through narrative, fantasy sequences and confessional monologues.

Directed by Xavier Dolan · Written by Xavier Dolan

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