Straight for the Heart

The film follows Pierre, a Montreal photojournalist, who returns from Nicaragua only to discover that his ten-year menage a trois with lovers Sarah and David has ended. As he grapples with the fallout of this relationship, Pierre finds himself haunted by a mid-life crisis that leads him to obsessively seek answers about why his partners have left him.

With a runtime of 92 minutes, Straight for the Heart delves into the intricacies of love and the emotional turmoil that can arise from it. Léa Pool’s direction provides a unique perspective, as she is a woman filmmaker exploring the complexities of male relationships and emotional struggles. The film's themes of polyamory add depth to the narrative, making it a poignant exploration of love's challenges in the context of personal identity and societal expectations.