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Film · 0 connectionsMates (2023)
- Drama
- 80 min
- ★ 4.6/10 from 14 ratings
Connor is on a hike with friends when he meets Adam who tries to seduce him. Connor finds he is less sure about his sexuality and masculinity than he previously thought.
Directed byArno Crous
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