Show Me Love (1999)

Fourteen-year-old Agnes isn’t popular and is rumored to be a lesbian, which happens to be true. After Elin (her crush) kisses Agnes to win a bet, things get very complicated for them both.

I loved the feel of this film. It was made in 1998, long before near-universal acceptance of homosexuality was in sight, so their angst is rooted in reality rather than just over-dramatic teens blowing things out of proportion. Agnes’ ostracization was painful and Elin’s fear -- of her feelings, of what everyone will think -- was palpable.

A surprisingly low-key and effective love story.

B+