It Felt Like Love

"It Felt Like Love" follows the story of 14-year-old Lila as she navigates a sultry, unhurried summer in South Brooklyn. During this time, she often finds herself trailing behind her flamboyant friend Chiara and Chiara’s boyfriend Patrick, feeling more like an outsider than part of the action. The atmosphere is thick with adolescent yearning and discovery, set against the backdrop of a vibrant urban summer.

As Lila observes Chiara's carefree and open approach to relationships, she becomes increasingly curious about her own desires and the complexities of growing up. Determined to experience her own awakening, she sets her sights on Sammy, a rough-around-the-edges older boy with a reputation for being reckless and widely unattached. Lila's pursuit is both bold and fraught, capturing the intensity and vulnerability of young love.

Throughout the film, Lila's journey is a poignant exploration of innocence, longing, and the often painful passage into maturity. The story delicately portrays the challenges of adolescence, where the search for identity and affection can lead to both exhilarating and unsettling experiences. "It Felt Like Love" is a coming-of-age tale that examines the bittersweet nature of growing up and the complex emotions intertwined with first crushes and self-discovery.

Crew of It Felt Like Love