Sebastian

Saturday, September 21 | 7pm

SEBASTIAN
Directed by Mikko Mäkelä
2024 | 110min | Narrative | UK | English
HoMA Doris Duke Theatre
Please note: SEBASTIAN contains graphic sexual content and adult situations. Entrance to this film is 18+ unless accompanied by an adult.

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Max is a 25-year-old writer living in London and paying his dues working at a literary magazine. 0n the cusp of finding success in the local lit scene, by night Max moonlights as a sex worker in order to research his debut novel. What begins as a few furtive meetings soon becomes a secret nocturnal life as his alter ego “Sebastian.” In a fearless lead performance from newcomer Ruraridh Mollica, Max’s emotions cycle through ecstasy, shame, and exhilarating liberation. Far from simply informing his autobiographical fiction, Max’s experiences as Sebastian awaken a deeper sense of self, unshackled from societal expectations – all the while threatening his carefully-earned status in the literary community.

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Preceded by

ONE NIGHT
Directed by Jason Lanuevo
2024 | 11min | Narrative | Hawaiʻi | English
HoMA Doris Duke Theatre
WORLD PREMIERE


Kevin gets stood up by his date who flaked last minute through a text message. Meanwhile Ben, around his age, gets stood up by his date during the same night. Two people encounter each other. They first make a small interaction but spontaneously Kevin convinces Ben to go out on a limb for adventure through the city streets of Honolulu. A new spark of romance enters.

Additional credits:
Written and Edited: Jason Lanuevo
Producer: Cody Retuta
Director of Photography: Colin Shimizu
Cast: Kevin Liu, John Tran, Ben Abayon – Bryce Kekoapilialoha Linsangan

 

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