A young soldier (Michael Glatschnig) finds out he's in love with one of his mates. Problem is that when you're confined to a homophobic/macho dominated space filled with guns like a military base is, you cannot show what you feel because it leads to trouble. And that's what happens when he gets picked on by another soldier (Günther Strumlechner) who sort of discovered his secret when the three of them were in the shower. But the moment that matters is when he finally has a confrontation with the object of his affection on a night that will change his life.
I know the target audience tend to skip movies like this one and go for the colorful and joyful side of the force (the romantic comedies, the happy endings, the positive love stories) but the persisting hearts will like this for its ultimate message of hope. Other than that, it's a good opportunity to see how talented the director is, in knowing how to make a gripping story, strangely exciting (the homo-erotic images are presented in twisted contexts. Example: when the main character is sexually teased by his bully, a frightening and tense moment but very sexy as well), and beautifully filmed.
Certainly a reality to many people out there, and probably presented time and again in many movies, and although liking what it tried to do, I don't see much need in projects existing today. I think if we want to see something similar we can look at what's already existing on the subject. The amount of obstacles faced by gay teens (and adults as well) is already a matter of countless preoccupations, and even while trying to be a help to their cause, the movie only accomplishes half of its intent since most of the time is too focused on fear, rejection, demoralization and prejudice issues rather than the good stuff, so to speak, like the human need for love, respect, affection, tolerance and acceptance.
A very touching drama with some edgy suspense. 8/10