
Beating Hearts
Directed by Gilles Lellouche
Produced by Trésor Films, Chi-Fou-Mi Productions
A nostalgic, musically-inflected romance about star-crossed lovers whose bond persists through gang violence and separation, blending warmth with darker consequences.
Local rebellious teenager Clotaire falls for his schoolmate Jackie, but gang violence leads him to a darker destructive path. After years apart, the star-crossed lovers discover that every path they've taken leads them back together.
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Where to watch
Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Is Beating Hearts sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Beating Hearts easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 72% of films.
Does Beating Hearts end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
Is Beating Hearts violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
Is Beating Hearts scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.
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