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Keen photographer "Jonas" (Eric Klotzsch) sets off on a road trip through some of Germany's more remote rural areas with best pal "Philip" (George Taylor). En route, the pick up Polish hiker "Boris" (Michal Grabowski). "Philip" is gay, and something of an exhibitionist; his friend, straight, and much more restrained - but both comfortable with each other until their new arrival pushes the boundaries of their ostensibly platonic relationship. Not a great deal happens in this film. The three explore some bucolic ruins in their country, discover some Nazi relics and there is the occasional skinny-dip before "Philip" and "Boris" hook up, somewhat unexpectedly, for a time. The ending is oddly satisfying - and I couldn't help but wonder whether or not the boys' adventure was actually because of their existing relationship rather than ending up reconstituting it? Lots of nice scenery to admire, the dialogue and antics are friendly, fun and interesting - if hardly thought-provoking - and there is some chemistry between the two men that is curiously intangible, but engaging and quite intimate. Not what I expected - and it's all the better for that.