Bruce LaBruce was inspired by the deeply moving and courageous story of a gay Syrian refugee arriving in Germany and directed this gay short film.
A Syrian refugee is living in Germany when he comes across a poetry reading. Not understanding each other’s language, they nevertheless share a moment of recognition, of desire, across the room. Too shy to approach further, the young man moves away. But this will not be the last time they meet…
Brutal, sweet, sexy, romantic and heartbreaking, this film explores how our differences can become our similarities; how in a troubled world, love and desire are still the strongest forces of all.
