Picc Mi (1992)
Genre : Drama
Runtime : 16M
Director : Mansour Sora Wade
Synopsis
Short directed by Mansour Sora Wade.
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Júnior is forced into religious devotion with devastating consequences.
A teenager discovers his sexuality in a society where he is best to keep such findings secret.
Can you hear my screams of oppression?
Ire loses his innocence in the most brutal way.
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