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Jamie and Ste are two teenage boys who discover their attraction to each other while living in a South London council estate. As they navigate their newfound feelings, the relationship between the boys blossoms, with help from their eccentric neighbor, Leah, and Jamie’s single mother, Sandra. That is the premise of this screen adaptation of Jonathan Harvey’s 1993 same-titled original play. A tender yet complex coming-of-age story, “Beautiful Thing” was first released only on TV, but earned a theatrical run after garnering critical acclaim. The film brilliantly explores the intricacies of young love, highlighting just how important it is for young queer people to be accepted and supported by their own community.

Description
Jamie and Ste are two teenage boys who discover their attraction to each other while living in a South London council estate. As they navigate their newfound feelings, the relationship between the boys blossoms, with help from their eccentric neighbor, Leah, and Jamie’s single mother, Sandra. That is the premise of this screen adaptation of Jonathan Harvey’s 1993 same-titled original play. A tender yet complex coming-of-age story, “Beautiful Thing” was first released only on TV, but earned a theatrical run after garnering critical acclaim. The film brilliantly explores the intricacies of young love, highlighting just how important it is for young queer people to be accepted and supported by their own community.