Leo, a trans man, and his cisgender, straight friend Eleanor go on an impromptu weekend trip, during which they uncover some old secrets, some new challenges, and find the answer to the age-old question: can bad sex and good friends mix? Noah Schamus’s funny, melancholic feature debut celebrates and tests Leo and Eleanor’s bond in equal measure. Rising stars Bobbi Salvör Menuez (Adam) and Marianne Rendón (Mapplethorpe) give carefully calibrated performances that illustrate both the lasting love and growing frustration at the heart of the pair’s changing relationship.
This screening is part of the 29th annual Cucalorus Film Festival, happening Nov. 15-19, 2023 in downtown Wilmington.