Cottage Grove

Cottage Grove

Even the unspoken things can be heard.

PG-13 2023 · 13 min · ★ 9.0 · Drama, Fantasy

A young gay man struggles to communicate with his stroke-afflicted father, and at the same time, stay true to himself.

Directed by George Ellzey Jr. · Written by George Ellzey Jr.

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