Faggot

Faggot

2017 · 10 min · ★ 2.7 · Drama

This short film tells the story of Alexis, a 16-years-old hockey player who, after discovering he is gay, must face a heartbreaking dilemma: come out to his homophobic friends at the risk of being rejected and ridiculed, or stay in the closet even if that would mean abandoning Elliot, the only person who really loves him for what he is.

Directed by Olivier Perrier · Written by Olivier Perrier

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