Tandem (2011)

Told through two interwoven time-lines, this short film offers a no-holds barred glimpse into an intense gay relationship, where the love is expressed physically, tenderly and where the emotions run deep. A dark tale of love in which two gay men find their relationship thrown into turmoil by an unexpected discovery of truths leaving an insecure lover to try making sense of reality.

Released Nov. 14, 2011 12 min None+

Genres: Drama, Romance, Short

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