Sauna

Sauna

2025 · 100 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, Romance

Johan, a gay man in Copenhagen, revels in nightlife until meeting William, a transgender man. Their profound love challenges societal norms surrounding gender, identity, and relationships.

Directed by Mathias Broe · Written by William Lippert

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