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The Way He Looks (2014)The Way He Looks (2014)

The Way He Looks (2014)

A tender coming-of-age of a blind teenager ready for freedom and his first love

Drama, Romance

7.5

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Brazil
Portuguese
Character-driven, Heart-warming, Slice-of-Life
2014
Daniel Ribeiro
Bárbara Pereira, Daniel Ribeiro, Eucir de Souza
96 min

Synopsis

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Leonardo is a blind teenager dealing with an overprotective mother while trying to live a more independent life. To the disappointment of his best friend, Giovana, he plans to go on an exchange program abroad. When Gabriel, a new student in town, arrives at their classroom, new feelings blossom in Leonardo making him question his plans.

Our Take

7.5
Kerine W

The Way He Looks revolves around Leonardo, a blind teenager, as he navigates the complexities of high school life and explores his budding feelings for Gabriel, a new classmate. The chemistry between the characters feels genuine, and the slow-burning romance between Leonardo and Gabriel unfolds with a sense of tenderness and vulnerability. Director Daniel Ribeiro crafted a comfortable watching experience and a true slice-of-life story that doesn’t divulge more than this sliver of time in these teens’ lives. Director Daniel Ribeiro’s debut is a hopeful take on a queer, disabled romance that feels natural, sensitive, and refreshing.

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