Stay Quiet

Stay Quiet

2018 · 22 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

Despite living in a conservative society, Daniela, a closeted queer, commits to a young high school girl named Lucía, but a traumatic event threatens their relationship.

Directed by Victoria Linares Villegas · Written by Victoria Linares Villegas

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