Free Fall

(Germany; 2013; 100 minutes) Director: Stephan Lacant

This moving and sexy 2013 German film delves into the far-reaching effects of a passionate love affair between two police cadets.

Marc, a young officer with a pregnant girlfriend named Bettina, finds himself drawn to his rebellious and studly roommate Kay as they are put through their paces during training. As they share joints, forbidden swims and runs in the forest, a palpable chemistry arises between them leading to a full-blown yet turbulent romance.

Soon rumors begin to spread as Bettina becomes more suspicious of Marc’s many unexplained absences.