Consenting Adult

Consenting Adult

1985 · 100 min · ★ 6.0 · Drama, TV Movie

Young and shy Jeff discovers his attraction to men. After struggling with himself he comes out to his parents. Mum eventually listens to his son and tries to understand his feelings, but his Dad would rather die — which, in the end, he really does, leaving behind a mother, her son and his friend to work those things out Jeff and his Dad had never the courage to talk about.

Directed by Gilbert Cates

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