Sasha (2010) DVD

A perfect watch for a Valentine's night in, Dennis Todorovic's sensitive and eloquent tale of love and passion enveloped in a musical milieu echoes the brilliance of Chris Kraus' Four Minutes and the Academy-Award winning Shine.

Sasha, confronted with the everyday prejudice of his homophobic family, struggles with his urge to come out. When his beloved piano teacher and local celebrity Mr. Weber plans to leave the city, the young man is heartbroken. The only person in whom he can confide his feelings is his best friend Jiao. After a failed audition, Sasha swears never to play piano again, but a consoling and heartfelt telephone call from the illustrious Mr. Weber changes his mind - resulting in a passionate love affair. All secrets are exposed with Sasha's family proving to be more understanding of his predicament than he first thought...