‘A Surprising Drama of Status and Sexuality’ writes AO Scott for The New York Times

‘Underneath the film's quiet is a heaving ocean of longing, restlessness, melancholy’ writes Sheila O’Malley for Roger Ebert.

‘A perceptive study of class, sexuality and personal awakening’ writes Justing Chang for The Los Angeles Times

‘Finely crafted, beautifully realized debut by Marcelo Martinessi feels so organic and personal’ writes Jay Weissberg

‘Perhaps most importantly, Martinessi and his cast and crew deserve great praise for making a quietly revolutionary movie’ writes Brian T. Carney for Washington Blade

‘A truly astounding piece of work’ writes Joshua Brunsting for Criterion Cast