Soft Lad

Soft Lad

We can't always have what we want.

Directed by Leon Lopez

Produced by Brown Boy Productions, Sweet As A Productions

201584 min5.7 / 10

An intimate drama about a young dancer navigating forbidden desire, secret affairs, and the possibility of genuine love amid emotional turmoil and self-discovery.

Twenty-two year old David has it all – he’s young, hot, and he’s just got into the prestigious dance school of his dreams. But he has a secret: for two years he’s been sleeping with his sister’s husband, Jules. After an argument between the two lovers, David throws himself into a one-night stand with Sam, a casual encounter which fast becomes something much stronger.

Questions people ask

  • Is Soft Lad sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Soft Lad violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Soft Lad scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does Soft Lad end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.

  • Is Soft Lad easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

19/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity55

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love13

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Soft Lad

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Soft Lad

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Soft Lad, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Soft Lad, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Soft Lad, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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