Gotta

Leon lives with his mother Ilona in an apartment tenement. Their life is simple, but they have each other. But as a neighbor transitions to something more, right under Leon’s nose, he feels the need to let his feelings known.

Directed by Sarah Veltmeyer, Gotta leans on a strong ensemble — Jordy Coens, Hanneke Scholten, Jan Den Broeder — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2015.