In the throes ofHirokazu Kore-Edas latest narrative Cannes competition filmMonsterare two boys learning about their feelings for one another.

Its an inner struggle, he added.

Mom learns that sons odd behavior may have to do with his teacher, who Minato says hit him.

Monster director Hirokazu Kore-eda

Director Hirokazu Kore-eda on the ‘Monster’ red carpet WednesdayGetty

Its difficult to put in words to what one feels.

The film shows how these children venture to rise above this situation, he emphasized.

We received a very detailed opinion on this topic.

Monster

Last night in its Cannes world premiere,Monsternabbed a six-minute standing ovation.

Is it the monster in one self?

Outside of one self?

Each spectator has to find his own answer.

All the answers are right.