Irishchatter I felt really sorry for Laurent that he wasn't successful in college because losing a loved one is extremely hard and he just couldn't handle it. I hated the fact that his parents were very much not supportive of their son's decisions. Laurent shouldn't have pretended he was heterosexual, he should've moved on and let himself live his own life regardless of what people think of him.Laurent and Cédric were such a sweet couple but I think they went way too fast like it's they seem to have known each other for days instead of weeks or months. Ah well, at least their love was always there for each other. I was so annoyed that Cedric just went off to Paris like a snap of a finger. It just seemed he wanted to get away from his problems, in fact, talking to the person face to face would make the situation more manageable and a bit better. At least both lived happily ever after in the end!

somebody_else I cannot tell you, with any great insight, the lessons to be learned with this film or the messages it may send to those who do not (choose not to) 'understand' homosexuality. That's not to say they are not there, or that this film fails to make those connections because it does. It speaks for those mistreated, it makes clear the tragedies that come with this prejudice, and does so - in my opinion - without being preachy, or pointing angry fingers.For me, it is simply a story of love. A love that proves to be so special, that the two main characters - Cedric and Laurent - are willing to make crucial decisions, and changes in their lives for its survival. It is these two men; with their boyish behaviors - the joking, teasing and name calling - and the easy way they are together, that make this film. Superbly acted, this is a story that you can believe in.

gradyharp 'Juste une question d'amour' is a small film made for French TV that is one of the most sensitive, unbiased examinations of how the 'coming out' of gay men impacts not only the one who bravely steps forward but also his friends both male and female and his family. So often films such as this fall under the title 'Queer Cinema' and that is as unfair to the audience as it is to the writer and director of the film. This film is meant for the general public and should it receive higher profile in publicity, many longstanding prejudices would at least have the chance to be questioned by both gays and straights.Laurent (Cyrille Thouvenin) lives with his parents Jeanne (Danièle Denie) and Pierre (Idwig Stephane) behind the family Pharmacy. Laurent is secretly gay though he lives with his best girlfriend Carole (Caroline Veyt) who adores him and wholly accepts his sexuality and is content to serve as a 'front' for Laurent's closeted role with his parents. He is not doing well studying agriculture, primarily due to the fact the his close cousin Marc died recently and had been disowned by his aunt and uncle when he announced he was gay. Laurent can only see that he must keep his secret so that his parents (whom he loves deeply) will not be 'injured' by his admitting his sexuality. His marks in school are so poor that he is instructed to do an internship in field agriculture to raise his academic standing. His assigned tutor is Cédric (Stéphan Guérin-Tillié) who lives an openly gay life with his warmly understanding and loving mother Emma (Eva Darlan) in an idyllic garden setting that also serves as Cédric's agricultural research lab.Though instantly attracted to each other, Laurent maintains his closeted life until Cédric reveals his affection: the two become happy, passionate lovers. All goes well until Cédric insists that Laurent be in an open relationship, a state that would demand that Laurent inform his parents of his preferences. Laurent, fearful that his parents would disown him as his cousin was treated, flees and it is only after Cédric's mother Emma, a woman who loves the fact that her son is in a healthy relationship and longs for Laurent to allow his parents to love him for who truly he is, takes it upon herself to confront Laurent's parents with the truth. The manner in which this initial trauma affects each of the characters forms the platform for the resolution of the story.This is a brave film, very intelligent and sensitive and informative, and is made all the better by the excellent cast. Each actor gives characterizations that are completely credible and three-dimensional: none of the too familiar stereotypes are here. It is to the credit of director Christian Faure and his co-writer Annick Larboulette that JUST A QUESTION OF LOVE succeeds on every level. This is one of the most quietly powerful stories about same sex challenges to be addressed on the screen. Highly Recommended for ALL audiences. In French with English subtitles. Grady Harp, May 05

mesiah527 ***some spoilers***I saw this movie and was totally amazed. If you love foreign films you have got to watch this one. Although considered of the "gay-themed" Genre, it totally transcends that label. It captures the essence of extreme passion, especially when Cedric and Laurent first get together; how one has to hide his true self for acceptance, especially from his family; and how a family, especially mother's, react to their son being gay. One aspect of gay-themed movies often neglected is how a gay man's female best friend always yearn for him, even though she has a lowly chance of ever getting with him.THe acting was superb, you really feel like there was real chemistry between the two main characters, although in some scene you could sense that Thouvinin was uncomfortable with the kissing. Gearen-Tillie, was in total control of his character, he was gay but not feminine: counter-intuitive to most other gay-themed movies.