Julian and Fleur love each other deeply and completely. As a symbolic and political act, they decide to marry not only in Belgium, where they live, but in all the other countries where same‑sex marriage is legal — 22 at the time the story is set. Although deeply committed to making this dream come true, the couple has to face significant challenges, especially financial ones: they are forced to sell much of what they own and leave behind the comfort of a middle‑class life, stepping into an uncertain and unpredictable future. Despite these obstacles and the practical difficulties of carrying out what seems like a seemingly crazy undertaking — but one that makes perfect sense to them — Fleur and Julian move forward with unstoppable momentum. Until life gets in the way and upends their plans. This elliptical, fragmented melodrama unfolding across multiple timelines explores the courage it takes to love, and the consequences that such a choice can have today.
Biography
film director
Cato Kusters
Belgian film director and editor Cato Kusters earned a Bachelor’s degree in Editing and a Master’s degree in Directing at the Royal Institute for Theatre, Cinema and Sound in Brussels. Her short film Finn’s Heel (2022) has won awards at several film festivals. Her first feature film Julian (2025) is an adaptation of the autobiographical novel of the same name by LGBTQ+ artist and activist Fleur Pierets and premiered in TIFF’s Discovery programme.
Cast
& Credits
Interpreti/Cast Nina Meurisse, Laurence Roothooft
Produttore/Producer Lukas & Michiel Dhont
Produzione/Production The Reunion
Coproduzione/Co-production Les Films Du Fleuve, Topkapi Films
Distribuzione Internazionale/International Distribution The Match Factory
