Water

Water

2020 · 14 min · ★ 4.8 · Drama

Camilo, an adolescent rower on a Xochimilco jetty, has his first sexual encounter with another man. One day he thinks he is being discovered by Beto, a colleague from work. When confronted, Camilo accidentally ends up revealing his homosexuality. Not knowing what to do, Camilo reacts violently and decides to flee Xochimilco.

Directed by Santiago Zermeño · Written by Santiago Zermeño

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