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12 and Holding (2005)
12 and Holding is a 2005 American drama film directed by Michael Cuesta. The movie follows the story of three pre-teens, Rudy, Malee, and Jacob, as they try to cope with the death of a classmate. While the movie is primarily focused on the emotional journey of the three children, there are several sexual moments that are explored throughout the film.
The first sexual moment in the movie is when Rudy and Malee, two of the main characters, are seen kissing in the woods. This scene is significant because it is the first time that the two characters are seen expressing any kind of physical affection. This moment is also significant because it is the first time that the audience is exposed to the idea of pre-teen sexuality.
The second sexual moment in the movie is when Malee is seen in the shower with her mother. This scene is significant because it is the first time that the audience is exposed to the idea of a mother-daughter relationship and the idea of a mother teaching her daughter about her body. This scene is also significant because it is the first time that the audience is exposed to the idea of a mother teaching her daughter about the importance of personal hygiene.
The third sexual moment in the movie is when Malee and Rudy are seen in bed together. This scene is significant because it is the first time that the audience is exposed to the idea of pre-teen sexuality and the idea of two pre-teens exploring their sexuality together. This scene is also significant because it is the first time that the audience is exposed to the idea of two pre-teens exploring their sexuality in a safe and consensual manner.
Overall, 12 and Holding is a movie that explores the emotional journey of three pre-teens as they try to cope with the death of a classmate. While the movie is primarily focused on the emotional journey of the three children, there are several sexual moments that are explored throughout the film. These moments are significant because they are the first time that the audience is exposed to the idea of pre-teen sexuality and the idea of two pre-teens exploring their sexuality together in a safe and consensual manner.
One of the plots in the movie revolves around a twelve-year-old girl developing sexual feelings for an adult.
A young girl is shown wrapped in a towel, having stepped out of the shower.
A young boy walks around shirtless.
Cleavage is shown as a character walks around in her nightgown.
Gus (Jeremy Renner) chops down trees shirtless, while a female character ogles him.
Malee spies on Gus as he showers, and we are shown his naked butt.
There is a conversation between Malee (Zoe Weizenbaum) and Gus about sexual relationships, though they never actually mention sex.
Malee sings a few verses from Blue Oyster Cult's "I'm burning for you" to another character.
In an intense scene: Malee dons make-up and a robe, while setting up a romantic candlelight dinner for herself and Gus. When Gus arrives at the location, Malee disrobes, and we see her naked back. Gus asks her to put her clothes on before embracing her in a hug, where he wraps his jacket around her.
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