Love Tasting

About This Movie

Love Tasting is a poignant little drama that captures the tension and uncertainty of youth against a backdrop of societal constraints. Set in a small Polish town, the film unfolds during the last week of junior high—a time filled with anticipation, but also a sense of impending loss. The city pool becomes a refuge for students, who are grappling with their identities while grappling with the reality of living in ‘LGBT free zones’. The pacing is reflective, allowing emotions to simmer just beneath the surface. It’s a raw portrayal, the performances feel real, sometimes even uncomfortable, but that's what gives this film its bite. There’s a tangible atmosphere of longing and confusion, making it distinctive in its exploration of adolescence and societal pressures.

Focuses on youth and identity. · Explores societal pressures. · Set against the backdrop of Poland's LGBTQ challenges.