Shank

Year: 2009

Runtime: 94 mins

Language: English

Director: Simon Pearce

DramaActionIntense violence and sexual transgressionErotic relationships and desireChallenging or sexual themes & twists

Cal, a teenage gang member, hides his sexual orientation from his violent crew, who harass anyone who differs from them—whether unsuspecting shoppers, foreign students, or gay people. When he intervenes to rescue Olivier, a student beaten in a senseless attack, Cal’s insulated world collides with a new reality, offering both unexpected experiences and daunting obstacles as he navigates his hidden identity.

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