When Cigarettes Taste Like Blood
Beneath the failed desires for male affection lie the oppressions of mankind.
Genres
Overview
At a boarding school for young adult male orphans, the affectionate bond between two friends turns brutal when their peers accuse them of homosexuality.
Details
Budget
$2500
Revenue
$0
Runtime
13 min
Release Date
2024-10-20
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
9.5
Rodney Sampson III
Elias
Kyle Walker
Daniel
Je'Marius Wiley
Hasad
Salahuddin Saafir
Daniel V.O.
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