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Straight Boys

2006 · 14 min

A quiet, intimate short that sits in the awkward tension of unspoken desire, watching a friendship strain under what can't be said.

Directed by
Dave O'Brien
Genres
Drama
Overview
Ben has erotic feelings for his roommate. Currently they are the best of friends but his roommate seems oblivious to the sexual nature of Ben's feelings. Should he just be honest with him?
How it feels
Tense, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Identity, sexuality, friendship, love
Content
Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
Note
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Directed by
Dave O'Brien
Genres
Drama
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Places
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action0
Horror0
Humour2
Realism8
Romance4
Tension5
Darkness3
Complexity4
Emotional weight5

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