Second Spring

Second Spring

2025 · 18 min · ★ 7.2 · Romance

Having moved with his mother to the Czech Republic, 16 year old Sasha finds himself unexpectedly a first love when David, a charismatic rowing coach enters their lives. Sasha finds himself having to balance a complicated triangle of affections as David enamours both him and his mother.

Directed by Olexi Chubun · Written by Olexi Chubun

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