Release

The film attracted more than ten thousand viewers during its weekend debut. Playing in only nine theaters (compared with 550 showing 2012

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), the film finished sixth place during its opening weekend.

The film was shown on May 26 during the 2010 Seattle International Film Festival

Seattle International Film Festival

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. In June 26 during the 2010 Frameline Film Festival

Frameline Film Festival

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. In July 9 during the 2010 Outfest Film Festival

Outfest

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 and July 15 during the 2010 QFest.

Marketing

Promotional video of the film was placed on YouTube

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 and came as the film's director, more than 400,000 views, generating comments varied from outrage to enthusiasm.

Box office performance

From Beginning to End grossed $62,081 in nine theaters its opening weekend, $365,094 in second weekend, the film finished sixth place during its opening weekend. The film went on to gross $386,049 in Brazil

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 and $14,373 in Taiwan

Taiwan

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, for a foreign total of $400,422.

Critical reception

The film has received mixed reviews. Brett Cullum of the DVD Verdict

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said, "Guilty of incest, which is just not attractive on film or in real life." Entertainment Film News critic Jorge Ameer said, "This film is fearless and daring in many ways as its touches on some very taboo subject matters. There is a very haunting aspect to this film that will leave you lulled and wanting more." David Hall of Gay Celluloid said, "a film that is as compelling, as it is remarkably non-judgmental. Yet unlike other works of this nature, Starcrossed

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included, here takes time in laying the foundation stone of his incestuous piece, resulting in the first third of the film being about boys in love - literally."