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Saving Face
Why this pick
Like Better Than Chocolate, it pairs a buoyant lesbian romance with family pressure, warm humour, and an ultimately generous view of coming out and connection.
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Why this pick
A sunny, affectionate queer romantic comedy with the same easygoing charm, romantic momentum, and hopeful emotional payoff.
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The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love
Why this pick
Its scrappy, openhearted first-love energy and focus on two women navigating very different families closely echo Better Than Chocolate’s warm indie spirit.
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D.E.B.S.
Why this pick
For the playful side of Better Than Chocolate: this is a knowingly camp, colourful lesbian romance that keeps its stakes light and its affection front and centre.
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The Half Of It
Why this pick
Alice Wu brings another tender, witty story of queer longing shaped by family expectations, with a more delicate and reflective coming-of-age tone.
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
Maggie (Karyn Dwyer) has recently moved out on her own and has started a relationship with Kim (Christina Cox). However, Maggie's mother Lila (Wendy Crewson) and brother, who are forced to move into her loft sublet with her, are unaware that she is a lesbian. Maggie's freedom is compromised, and she believes she must keep her blossoming affair a secret. However, the clandestine romance introduces Maggie's family to a host of new experiences, many of which are "better than chocolate".
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Ann-Marie MacDonald
Frances
Peter Outerbridge
Judy
Jay Brazeau
Mr. Marcus
Marya Delver
Carla
Karyn Dwyer
Maggie
Christina Cox
Kim
Wendy Crewson
Lila
Corrine Koslo
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