Synopsis:
Thirty-year-old Hlynur still lives with his mother and spends his days drinking, watching porn and surfing the net while living off unemployment checks. A girl is interested in him, but he stands back from commitment. His mother’s Spanish flamenco teacher, Lola, moves in with them for Christmas. On New Year’s Eve, while his mother is away, Hlynur finds out Lola is a lesbian, but also ends up having sex with her. He soon finds out he and his mother are sharing more than a house. Eventually he must find out where he fits into the puzzle, and how to live life less selfishly
Quick Thoughts:
This was are rather quirky queer holiday film with a few tropes going on. It’s a holiday film due to taking place over Christmas and New Year’s for most of the film. But it’s also a coming of age film, though much later than normal. Equally it’s a coming out film too. But the odd bit is the fact that Lola has slept with Hlynur – and Hlynur’s mother! But even with this major drama occurring, the film is quite laid back and slow paced. Not quite sure it’s a queer holiday film I’d rewatch, but it’s worth checking out.
Watched?
Yes
Reviewed?
No
Worth It?
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