Utopians

Utopians

2015 · 94 min · ★ 4.4 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

This visually stunning erotic drama follows a young man who finds himself unexpectedly attracted to his handsome, outspoken male professor. Despite — or perhaps because of — his conservative upbringing, Hins is intent on getting close enough to Ming to understand him. It’s an experience that transforms his life and comes to define his adult identity.

Directed by Scud · Written by Scud

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