“Two estranged teens begrudgingly find themselves walking home together on Halloween 1997, embarking on a surreal journey through their memories, dreams and fears.“

Australian director Nicholas Verso proved to be one to watch with “Boys in the Trees“, which delivers a different kind of coming-of-age story. It might not be the flawless affair you wished for after the festival buzz got louder, but the nostalgic and mystical elements certainly add as a bonus.