The Park Bench

May. 04,2015      
Rating:
5.5
Trailer Synopsis Cast

A naive straight teenager falls in love with a gay cheerleader. Entered in the 48 Hours Furious Filmmaking Competition 2015.

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Reviews

Bea Swanson
2015/05/04

This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

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Janis
2015/05/05

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

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Kayden
2015/05/06

This is a dark and sometimes deeply uncomfortable drama

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Scarlet
2015/05/07

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

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