Hidden Away

At the age of 14 the world around you changes at a dizzying speed. But what if actually it's you that changing? What if these changes take you away from what up until now, has been your world? Ibrahim and Rafa are going to suffer these changes for themselves, experiencing first love in a way they never could have imagined. And having to keep it Hidden away.

• Ibrahim and Rafa experience their first love while needing to keep their relationship hidden.
• The premise foregrounds the dizzying transformation of adolescence and its effect on Rafa and Ibrahim's sense of belonging.
• The film connects the relationship between Rafa and Ibra with Moroccan and Spanish cultural contexts.
• The short runtime and romance-drama framing focus on adolescent vulnerability and interpersonal pressure rather than heightened genre mechanics.

• God's Own Countrycoming-of-age queer romance centered on first love, secrecy, and adolescent vulnerability
• The Way He Lookslgbtq+ coming-of-age drama using intimate romance and social pressure to explore identity
• North Sea Texastender gay youth romance shaped by repression, friendship, and emotional self-discovery
• Beautiful Thingyouthful queer romance combining restrained realism with longing and fear of exposure

Director

Mikel Rueda

Release Date

2014-10-03

Runtime

96 min

Rating

7.5 / 10 (181)

What is Hidden Away about?

Two teenagers find a fragile first love while identity, culture, and fear of discovery pull their lives in different directions.

What is Hidden Away like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Hidden Away as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Hidden Away violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Hidden Away.

Which films are like Hidden Away?

Films with a similar feel include God's Own Country, The Way He Looks, North Sea Texas, and Beautiful Thing.

How long is Hidden Away?

Hidden Away runs 96 minutes.

Where can I watch Hidden Away?

In United States, Hidden Away streams on Tubi TV.