Kiss Me (2011)

Kiss Me (2011), also known as With Every Heartbeat, is a Swedish romantic drama directed by Alexandra-Therese Keining. The film centers on Mia (Ruth Vega Fernandez), an architect in her thirties who is engaged to her longtime boyfriend, Tim. At her father’s engagement party, Mia meets Frida (Liv Mjönes), her soon-to-be stepsister, and the two women experience an immediate and intense attraction. Despite Mia’s commitment to Tim, she and Frida begin a passionate affair that challenges their existing relationships and forces them to confront their true desires.
Kiss Me has been praised for its authentic portrayal of love and identity, with standout performances from Fernandez and Mjönes. The film’s cinematography and music enhance its emotional depth, capturing the complexities of forbidden love. While some critics noted the film’s conventional narrative, many appreciated its sincerity and the chemistry between the leads. The film won the “Breakthrough Award” at the 2011 AFI Festival and has been recognized as one of the top lesbian films of its time.