🎬 Who We Love

🎬 "Who We Love" follows Lily (Clara Harte), a Dublin teenager navigating her final year of school after a transformative summer in San Francisco where she had her first queer experiences. Back home, she feels like an outsider, finding refuge only with her best friend Simon (Dean Quinn), a fiercely loyal and flamboyantly confident "wise-cracking" teen. Their bond is the heart of the film, providing a shield against the judgmental atmosphere of their secondary school. The story takes a dark turn when Lily's tentative attraction to the popular girl, Violet (Venetia Bowe), leads to a violent betrayal and a vicious bullying campaign. In the aftermath, Lily and Simon find guidance from Oonagh (Amy-Joyce Hastings), a seasoned mentor who introduces them to Dublin’s vibrant but sometimes treacherous LGBTQ+ scene. Described by critics as "Euphoria with more Guinness," the film is an honest, often painful look at the bravery required to come out and the lifeline that queer community provides to those struggling to believe in themselves. 🎬 Why it fits your site:Authentic Peer Support: The dynamic between Lily and Simon is a perfect example of the "found family" theme common in your favorite films like First Girl I Loved.Award-Winning Pedigree: With six Irish Film & Television Academy (IFTA) nominations, including Best Film and Best Director, it satisfies your readers' appetite for high-quality indie cinema. Tough Realism: It avoids the "sugar-coated" tropes of many teen movies, offering a grit that aligns with the atmospheric weight of Fine Dead Girls or Feral.