i only heard of this film in passing and and do not realize how good it be until i rent the dvd . don not be put off by the dated 1970s music and wardrobe and hairstyle and small budget and grainy photography and etc . for this be a milestone in gay cinema . make just about 5 year after the groundbreaking boy in the band and this greatly improve upon that film and with no self loathe character and but natural and real people . the writer director christopher clark incorporate pensive dialogue in the story of an ex seminary student who find love with one man and but be soon turn away from him and eventually find peace with someone else . the musical score be move and with classical piece and more . cast of unknown unfortunately remain that way and but they be all outstanding . the parade sequence give add flavor and still timely food for thought . the last 5 minute and with slow motion photography and soar music ( pre date chariot of fire 1981 ) and good illustrates male bond than anything see before or since . most of the latter day gay film remain silly and shallow and frequently mean spirited fodder and with make love ( 1982 good and maurice ( 1987 good ) big eden ( 2000 great ) among the few notable exception . a classic awaiting rediscovery .