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American Translation

Most Popular • Drama, UR

A sexually ambiguous Frenchman tours his native countryside with his naive American lover in pursuit of the ultimate thrill. From the moment they meet, brooding Chris (Pierre Perrier) and the beautiful Aurore (Lizzie Brocherè) fall instantly and passionately in love but it’s not long before their intense connection is consumed by Chris’s dark obsession with gay men. Before long, the pair embarks on a violent and sexual journey filled with seduction and destruction of young gay hustlers.

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Sex
Cast
Pierre Perrier Chris
Lizzie Brochere Aurore
Crew
Pascal Ascandes Arnold director
Jean-Marc Barr director

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