The Living End

The Living End

An irresponsible movie by Gregg Araki.

NR 1992 · 85 min · ★ 6.7 · Crime, Drama, Romance

Two HIV-positive young men — a semi-employed film critic and a hot hustler — tear off on a cross-country crime spree.

Directed by Gregg Araki · Written by Gregg Araki

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