WATCH: An older gay couple’s love is put to the test in this bittersweet romance
after “Happily Ever After”?For as many stories we have about meet-cutes, first loves, and the sweeping rush of new romances, tales of long-term companionship—all of its ups and downs—are much more rare in film and television, especially when it comes to gay relationships.That makes the romantic dramedy Turtles feel like something wholly unique, and all the more exciting.Subscribe to our newsletter for your front-row seat to all things entertainment with a sprinkle of everything else queer.From writer-director David Lambert, the French and English-language film introduces us to older gay couple Henri (Olivier Gourmet) and Thom (Dave Johns, who international film fans may recognize from the Cannes-winning I, Daniel Blake), who have built a life in Brussels and have been together happily for 35 years.
Or so it would seem…After retiring from his job on the local police force, Henri finds himself depressed and bored with his life.
Not even Thom putting on a sexy outfit, bringing him breakfast in bed, and playing their song—Ottawan’s “Hands Up (Give Me Your Heart)”—can cheer Henri up.With each passing day, the distance between them grows wider and wider, and their once happy home becomes a battleground.
But Thom still finds himself madly in love, and isn’t willing to give up on them so easily.He’ll do whatever it takes to make things right.
