You don't know that because they say it, or because they are physical with each other - you know that because of their stolen glances, their fleeting touches, the way they play and laugh and muck around, just like boys do. The main character, Sieg, and his love interest, Marc, fall for each other. While some reviews suggest there needs more elaboration, or elucidation, I think that's where the beauty lies. Or perhaps it steered clear of things the others didn't. There are plenty of plot points that are similar, admittedly, but Jongens had something the others didn't. In the same vein as movies like Shelter, Just A Question Of Love, Beautiful Thing, Jongens is about a boys struggle with sexuality, family obligations, growing up.
Despite my longstanding love for the genre, I did not expect to be so moved by this film.
