The Daytime Doorman

The Daytime Doorman

2016 · 26 min · ★ 6.6 · Romance, Comedy

After exchanging glances between "good mornings" and "good afternoons", Marcelo realizes it's time to try to go further with Márcio, the doorman in his building. Two worlds will collide through these men's bodies.

Directed by Fábio Leal · Written by Fábio Leal

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