By His Will

By His Will

2021 · 16 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama

Elisha, a young religious teen dealing with his attraction to men, is torn between two worlds — the religious world from which he comes and the secular world that attracts and seduces him. He goes through a shaky journey that has him facing a decision that will shape his life.

Directed by Uriel Torten · Written by Uriel Torten

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