The story follows 16-year-old , a newcomer at his high school who lives with his single father, Stéphane. At a high school party, Nathan meets Louis , a boy in his class. The two find a secluded spot and share a private kiss, unaware that a fellow student, Laura, has secretly photographed them. The Fallout
Inspired by his teacher, Catherine—who reveals she was also bullied and openly kisses her girlfriend in front of the school—Nathan continues to stand his ground.
The situation escalates rapidly when the photo is posted on :
The 2016 French film ( Baisers cachés ) is a poignant drama directed by Didier Bivel that explores the devastating impact of homophobia and cyberbullying on two teenage boys. The Inciting Incident
The story concludes on a hopeful note. After a boxing match where Louis earns a victory, he and Nathan reunite at a train station, finally sharing a kiss in public. While Louis’s father remains unaccepting, Nathan’s father offers support, suggesting that acceptance may simply take more time.
Unlike Nathan, Louis is deeply closeted and fearful of his strict parents. To protect himself, he publicly denies his involvement and even joins in on the physical assault of Nathan to maintain his "tough" persona.
The film reaches a climax as the characters grapple with the consequences of the leak:
Nathan is immediately targeted by his peers, facing relentless bullying and physical violence.