π Even in the new year, these lesbian and queer films continue to captivate us. This list combines 2025 releases with notable past works, summarizing each film’s core through the lens of relationships and connection.
π₯ Ivanri Manok (2025)
π°π· South Korea | Drama · Romance · Local Community
π¬ Homecoming · Identity · Solidarity. The protagonist Manok returns to her hometown, confronting personal and communal wounds at the intersection of past and present. Amid political and social conflicts, her bond with an old companion provides stability.
π “Even in lives confined by the times, love flows.”
π Situationship (2025)
π¬π§ UK | Contemporary Romance · Relationship Drama
π¬ From undefined connections to named love — the film explores how 'undefined relationships' evolve as the two characters navigate their pace and expectations.
π¬ A sharp and honest portrayal of modern love, focusing on communication styles and subtle emotional shifts.
π “Does love only exist when it has a name?”
☀️ When We Met (2025)
π¨π³ China | Short Film · Romance
π¬ First encounter · fleeting thrills. A short film capturing the delicate emotions between two women during a brief summer meeting. Focused on glances and choices, leaving a lingering impression despite the short runtime.
π “Hotter than the sun that day was your gaze.”
π₯ Hot Milk
π¬π§·πͺπΈ UK · Spain | Psychological · Relationship Drama
π¬ Dependence and liberation. Amid intertwined mother-daughter and partner relationships, the protagonist struggles between freedom and personal desire. The film visually portrays the inner tension through dense and expressive direction.
π “Sometimes love begins in the most unexpected places.”
π When I Lie Down (2025)
π°π· South Korea | Road Movie · Memory & Loss
π¬ Memory · loss · presence. Captures how the warmth of those who remain beside the protagonist Jisoo sustains her through time, amplifying emotional resonance through restrained direction.
π “While lying down, love was still breathing.”
π Pourquoi Pas Moi? (1999)
π«π· France | Comedy · Drama / Coming Out
π¬ Coming out and solidarity. Set in the festive 90s France, the film explores coming out through friends’ laughter and confessions, balancing humor and seriousness to create warm audience empathy.
π “The most serious confessions are hidden in laughter.”
π¨ Frida (Frida Kahlo Biopic, 2002)
π²π½ Mexico · πΊπΈ USA | Biopic / Drama / Romance
π¬ Art · Desire · Identity. Captures the complex loves, life, and art of Frida Kahlo through a biographical narrative, intensifying emotional impact with visuals, music, and physical expression.
π “Her pain and love were her art.”
π Love, Classified (2022)
πΊπΈ USA | Romance · Drama
π¬ From closed hearts to gradually opening — the story follows Taylor and Frankie respecting each other’s pace, evolving from friendship to love.
π¬ A gentle and convincing emotional portrayal of middle-aged women’s love.
π “In the end, we are all finding each other.”
πΏ Forgotten Roads (2020)
π¨π± Chile | Drama · Senior Romance
π¬ Past · new possibilities — love blooms quietly between middle-aged and older women in a conservative community, subtly transforming their lives.
π¬ A realistic emotional arc built with calm performances, capturing moments of love that transcend age and circumstance.
π “Just when we thought it was the end, another road begins.”
✨ The queer films of 2025 showcase love in various forms and tones. Pairing the fresh perspective of new releases with hidden gems from the past allows viewers to deeply understand how 'love' has been expressed and preserved across eras. Let this list guide your next watch — follow your emotions and explore each film at your own pace.
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