Young Mungo

In a hyper-masculine, sectarian Glasgow, Protestant Mungo and Catholic James forge an unlikely, clandestine bond amidst the fierce territorial divides of their working-class housing estates. Born under different stars, they find solace and budding love in a dovecote, a sanctuary away from a world that expects them to be sworn enemies. Mungo, especially, must navigate the treacherous waters of his identity, hiding his true self from his violent older brother, Hamish, a local gang leader. As their love deepens, the dream of escaping the bleak city becomes a shared hope. However, the threat of discovery looms constantly, promising unspeakable punishment. When Mungo's mother dispatches him on a perilous fishing trip to Western Scotland with two enigmatic, drunken men whose murky pasts hint at danger, he is forced to confront his deepest fears and summon immense inner strength, desperately clinging to the hope of a future where he and James might finally be safe together. This powerful narrative explores the brutal realities of working-class life, the complexities of family, and the profound courage required to love in a hostile world.