Falcon Lake

It’s not so much the story here that resonates, it’s more the craftsmanship that has gone into the production. It’s a gorgeous film to look at, to sit back and let wash over you - all amidst some beautiful Québecois scenery. It’s at their remote family cabin that the quiet young “Bastien” (Joseph Engel) spends his summers each year and where he meets “Chloë” (Sara Montpetit). Their age difference is only two years, but from the perspective of the young lad, it might as well be twenty as there is a distinctive difference in their respective maturity and approach to their new found…

**_Low-key flick about coming-of-age on a lake in Quebec_** The story revolves around an almost 14 years-old boy (Joseph Engel) and his relationship with a 16 years-old girl (Sara Montpetit). While an indie, the filmmaking is proficient and has the confidence to let the characters breathe. The two are comfortable enough with each other that they don’t feel it necessary to yak on incessantly. As such, this is a slow burn drama with a reverent tone showcasing the good, the bad and the awkward of the challenging teenage years. There’s also a ghostly element that tempts you to reinterpret the…