Sweet Release

Sweet Release

2024 · 101 min · ★ 5.5 · Drama

Two best friends set out on a summer road trip with a young man, hoping for adventure and escape. As the journey unfolds, their bond grows stronger, leading them to unexpected discoveries about love, desire, and themselves.

Directed by Pancho Maniquis

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