Love Is Who I Am

A tender, painful coming-of-age story that sits with its protagonist's hurt and slowly lets warmth in.

Directed by

André Amparo, Cris Azzi

Genres

Drama

Starring

Felipe Oliveira, Juan Queiroz, Rejane Faria

Overview

Robson, a young person, seeks refuge with his warm-hearted grandmother in Belo Horizonte after a traumatic incident in his hometown. In search of acceptance and a safe space to embrace his true identity, he faces the harsh realities of prejudice and homophobia. As he navigates emotional highs and lows, he struggles to find his place in a world that is not always ready to accept him. Through powerful imagery and a compelling portrayal of inner conflict, the story explores self-love, identity, and the challenges of belonging in an often unwelcoming society.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, family, isolation, trauma

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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