Courtesy of the Leiden International Film Festival

ABOUT THE FILM:

After the death of her mother, singer Liz decides to pay a rare visit to her half-brother Gabe and his girlfriend Joey. Liz revamps old tensions with Gabe, an aspiring writer who fears being eclipsed by his successful sibling. To make matters worse, Joey and Liz grow closer, inspiring Liz to write new songs. An awakened sense of belonging catalyzes Joey into a journey of self-discovery, while further complicating an already deteriorating family dynamic.

ABOUT THE FILMMAKER:

Torch Song marks Jeroen Houben's feature debut as a writer/director, with him also composing the film's music. Jeroen's love for cinema began during his childhood, growing up in his parents' TV store. He made his first films at the age of seven and joined a youth theatre company. A graduate in graphic design and film, Jeroen started his career directing music videos for renowned Dutch artists. His short films, including Sorry, Home Suite Home and Plaster, have received international acclaim. In 2018, he directed the feature film Your Mother Should Know, which achieved Golden Film status.