A late-70s Argentine coming-of-age drama, Los chicos crecen follows a group of young friends navigating the ache and curiosity of adolescence. As their days grow quieter and more complicated, small moments—first loves, stubborn friendships, secret ambitions—collect into a mosaic of growing up. The film centers on the tenderness and turbulence of youth, capturing the lilting humor and sharp edges of a summer that stretches into becoming. A quietly observant slice of life about finding identity, belonging, and the courage to move forward.
A late-70s Argentine coming-of-age drama, Los chicos crecen follows a group of young friends navigating the ache and curiosity of adolescence. As their days grow quieter and more complicated, small moments—first loves, stubborn friendships, secret ambitions—collect into a mosaic of growing up. The film centers on the tenderness and turbulence of youth, capturing the lilting humor and sharp edges of a summer that stretches into becoming. A quietly observant slice of life about finding identity, belonging, and the courage to move forward.