Silent Youth

Silent Youth

2012 · 73 min · ★ 5.0 · Drama, Romance

Two young students bump into each other in Berlin and feel attracted to each other. They tentatively get to know each other, which only adds to their confusion as they are torn between shame and desire.

Directed by Diemo Kemmesies · Written by Diemo Kemmesies

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