Sebastian

A quiet, intimate character study that blurs the line between observation and participation, leaving a lingering unease.

Directed by

Mikko Mäkelä

Genres

Drama

Starring

Ruaridh Mollica, Hiftu Quasem, Jonathan Hyde

Tagline

How far would you go for the story?

Overview

Max is a 25-year-old freelance writer and aspiring novelist who seems well on his way to success in London’s cultural spheres. Yet by night, he finds a different kind of exhilaration as a sex worker with the pseudonym Sebastian, meeting men via an escorting platform. Max uses his experiences as Sebastian to fuel his stories and the worthy debut novel that he has been longing to write, finally seems within reach.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, dark and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, obsession, sexuality, art

Content

Strong sexual content and language. Mild violence. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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