Golden Delicious

"Golden Delicious" is a coming-of-age drama film that follows Jake (Cardi Wong), a Chinese Canadian high school senior who joins the basketball team to be closer to his classmate Aleks (Chris Carson), with whom he has fallen in love. As Jake navigates his new role on the team, he must confront the expectations of his family and the homophobia that surrounds him. With its thoughtful portrayal of identity, community, and first love, "Golden Delicious" is a poignant exploration of what it means to be true to oneself.