𝐌𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝 (𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟖) | 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞, 𝐉𝐮𝐚𝐧, 𝐋𝐨𝐥𝐚

𝑴𝒚 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅 (𝟐𝟎𝟏𝟖)
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
Genre: Coming-of-Age Drama, LGBTQ+, Teen Friendship
Directed by: Lucía Márquez
Starring: Fede Galvis, Juan Ferrara, Lola Mendez

“Growing up is hard. Falling for your best friend is harder.”

In the sun-washed suburbs of Buenos Aires, 𝑴𝒚 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅 (2018) quietly delivers one of the most poignant and honest portrayals of adolescent identity and friendship in recent memory. It’s a story told in stolen glances, late-night bike rides, and the quiet ache of feelings unspoken.

Fede is a quiet, observant teenager whose world shifts when his childhood friend Juan returns to their neighborhood after years away. Juan is charming, spontaneous, and seems to carry a secret beneath his confident smile. As their friendship rekindles, a complex emotional bond starts to grow — one that neither of them fully understands, but both are scared to lose.

Meanwhile, Lola, Fede’s older cousin and closest confidant, provides a mix of comic relief and emotional depth. She suspects what’s really going on between the boys long before they do, and her warmth adds balance to the film’s tension.

The direction is refreshingly naturalistic — no overdone drama, no forced confessions — just an authentic glimpse into the confusion of teenage years. The cinematography leans on soft natural lighting, capturing golden-hour moods and chilly twilight moments that reflect the characters’ inner worlds.

Tagline:
“Some friendships grow into something more. Whether you’re ready or not.”

Verdict:
𝑴𝒚 𝑩𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒅 (2018) is a gentle but powerful coming-of-age story, exploring sexuality, trust, and emotional vulnerability with rare honesty. Beautifully acted and quietly profound, it reminds us how fragile and formative teenage bonds can be — and how brave it is to feel something real.