Boys

Boys

2023 · 9 min · Drama

When four young boys are partying in a hotel room in downtown Stockholm, the rowdy jargon takes over and the rambunctious mood switches to fear. André Vaara explores masculinity and homphobia and moves these teenage boys into dangerous territory.

Directed by André Vaara · Written by André Vaara

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