Turn Away

Turn Away

2025 · 15 min · ★ 10.0

Suspense looms in the air as Omar, a confused patient, suddenly awakes in a San Francisco hospital from an almost month long coma. He cannot remember how he got there and other important pieces of his life. His partner Isaac insists they must leave immediately and take their boat out on the bay to help trigger forgotten memories. Omar has his reservations, but agrees to sneak out of the hospital as night falls.

Directed by Nicolas Jara · Written by Nicolas Jara

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