14: The Violation

Fifteen-year-old Mickey Dougherty harbours a secret crush on Oscar, the older boy next door — who only has eyes for Mickey’s sister Tina. When the Doughertys are asked to house-sit for the Heim family, Mickey seizes the opportunity to slip into Oscar’s bedroom, where he constructs an intimate and private tribute to the boy he loves out of his clothing.

When the Heims return unexpectedly early, Mickey is caught…

A teenage boy’s secret crush on his straight neighbour leads to an act of private devotion that, when discovered, forces everyone to confront their own double standards around desire and sexuality.