Stinging Nettles

Stinging Nettles

2026 · 12 min

In the midst of a city woodland, 16-year-old Iris explores her attraction to an older man. Their passion turns into a dangerous power play when Iris must indulge his cravings with a humiliating performance.

Directed by Jerusha West · Written by Jerusha West

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Arthur McBain Mark
Ksenia Devriendt Iris

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