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Thorns & Roses
Aliz, a reserved young man, quietly harbors feelings for his flatmate. Gathering the courage to confess, he is blindsided when the object of his affection brings home a girlfriend. As the night unfolds, Aliz is forced inward; grappling with unspoken desire, emotional repression, and the quiet devastation of loving in silence.
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Aliz, a reserved young man, quietly harbors feelings for his flatmate. Gathering the courage to confess, he is blindsided when the object of his affection brings home a girlfriend. As the night unfolds, Aliz is forced inward; grappling with unspoken desire, emotional repression, and the quiet devastation of loving in silence.
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