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Still, Tijuana
2026·1h 34m·★ 8.0
Spanish original
In Playas de Tijuana, a young queer man fleeing Russia to avoid being conscripted in the Ukraine war due to his identity, and a middle-aged gay man navigating Northern Mexican machismo, connect through a gay hookup app where they hide behind digital alter egos. When their relationship moves offline, they come face to face with the wounds inflicted by their respective exiles.
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A focused choice when you want a story with a clear identity and enough detail to make the choice feel intentional.
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Light commitment · 1h 34m
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