We Are the Monsters

Name: We Are the Monsters
Director: Alejandro Mathé
Genre: Drama, Fantasy
Released: 2021-04-01
Cast: Lion Leuker, Kai Götting

2021 · 14 min · Drama, Fantasy

24-year-old Kjell feels trapped in his little village. One day he meets a mysterious young man named Flurin and is immediately fascinated by him. Soon they start spending time together and show one other what it is they each long for.

Directed by Alejandro Mathé · Written by Carolin Backes

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Lion Leuker Kjell
Kai Götting Flurin

Make it a double feature

2h 16m together

We Are the Monsters

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