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The Lost Boys

The Lost Boys

20236.91h 23m

Overview

In a youth correctional facility, Joe is preparing his return to society. But William’s arrival turns his desire for freedom into desire of another kind. Behind fences and cell walls, passions begin to play havoc with the need for liberty.

Directed by Zeno Graton
Written by Zeno Graton, Clara Bourreau
Produced by Priscilla Bertin, Judith Nora, Valérie Bournonville
Box OfficeBudget: $2.0M0

Top Cast

Khalil Ben Gharbia

Khalil Ben Gharbia

Joe

Julien de Saint Jean

Julien de Saint Jean

William

Eye Haïdara

Eye Haïdara

Sophie

Jonathan Couzinié

Jonathan Couzinié

Ilyas

S

Samuel Di Napoli

César

M

Matéo Bastien

Tom

N’landu Lubansu

N’landu Lubansu

Yanis

Amine Hamidou

Amine Hamidou

Fahd

T

Terry Ngoga

Tiago

A

Aurélien Vandenbeyvanghe

General Courses Teacher

Themes & Keywords

prisoncoming of agesexual tensionjuvenile delinquentteenage boylgbtlgbt teenjuvenile detention centergay themegay relationship

About The Lost Boys

The Lost Boys is a drama, romance film released in 2023 exploring themes of prison, coming of age, sexual tension, juvenile delinquent, teenage boy, lgbt. Directed by Zeno Graton, it stars Khalil Ben Gharbia, Julien de Saint Jean, Eye Haïdara. In a youth correctional facility, Joe is preparing his return to society. But William’s arrival turns his desire for freedom into desire of another kind. Behind fences and cell walls, passions begin to play havoc with the need for liberty.

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