Eikō (2021)

Genre : Animation

Runtime : 14M

Director : Colin Atthar

Synopsis

When a tabloid television station reveals a superhero film star is gay, the young actor is confronted not only with the reaction of the fans but also with his own concerns. The macho nature of his film alter ego complicates the entire situation even more and the struggle with homophobia in a heteronormative entertainment industry is not easy at all.

Actors

Crews

Colin Atthar
Colin Atthar
Director
Kaori Tsutsui
Kaori Tsutsui
Original Music Composer

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