This minor gay classic is at a crossroads, both in terms of the time in which it was released and the subject matter of two young men coming to terms with their gayness. It is dealt with beautifully as a relationship blossoms between Tom and Steve. Steve is uncomfortable with a part of himself, whereas Tom ultimately helps him fully embrace that part of himself. A beautiful backdrop of the Pacific ocean with riveting sunset as well as compelling cinematography keep the viewer captivated.
In the last quarter of the film, a stunning black and white visual of Tom loving on Steve during the night-tide brings a retro meaning to the word "edging" for pleasure and love. (That scene is quasi-reminiscent of a similar scene in a gay film from a decade earlier: that of Wakefield Pool's "Boys in the Sand"). In this pivitol scene, there is a "heavy load" of face and penile kissing, very artfully performed. Tom handles Steve's most intimate parts with tender yet very sensual care as the smallest frames are highlighted.
Following that zenith of sensual experience between Tom and Steve, Steve leaves a note on the bed to be found by Tom next morning. To Tom's dismay, it states that "After last night, I don't want to see you again." Yet Tom knows "what's going on inside that head" of Steve's. What happens in the final scene of the film is for the viewer to discover!
In the last quarter of the film, a stunning black and white visual of Tom loving on Steve during the night-tide brings a retro meaning to the word "edging" for pleasure and love. (That scene is quasi-reminiscent of a similar scene in a gay film from a decade earlier: that of Wakefield Pool's "Boys in the Sand"). In this pivitol scene, there is a "heavy load" of face and penile kissing, very artfully performed. Tom handles Steve's most intimate parts with tender yet very sensual care as the smallest frames are highlighted.
Following that zenith of sensual experience between Tom and Steve, Steve leaves a note on the bed to be found by Tom next morning. To Tom's dismay, it states that "After last night, I don't want to see you again." Yet Tom knows "what's going on inside that head" of Steve's. What happens in the final scene of the film is for the viewer to discover!