'Strays' (2023)
This anti-love young adult movie includes mature topics and dialogue.
The Odyssey
Zoom class finally gets interesting for 13-year-old Kiki when she discovers that her computer screen doubles as a portal into her crush's bedroom. A reflection on young queer love, the fantasies we create in our heads, and the lengths we go to feel connected during isolation, this kids comedy short is sure to put a smile on your face.
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Zoom class finally gets interesting for 13-year-old Kiki when she discovers that her computer screen doubles as a portal into her crush's bedroom. A reflection on young queer love, the fantasies we create in our heads, and the lengths we go to feel connected during isolation, this kids comedy short is sure to put a smile on your face.
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