Written and directed by Mikko Mäkelä,
Sebastian stars Ruaridh Mollica as Max, a young writer who embarks on a double life as a sex worker to research his debut novel.
Adopting the pseudonym of "Sebastian," Max finds himself drawn deeper into
the world of his alter ego.
The film also stars Hiftu Quasem, Jonathan Hyde, Ingvar Sigurdsson, Leanne Best and
Lara Rossi.
Sebastian is in UK/ROI cinemas from April 4th.
Check out the trailer and poster below.
The official synopsis reads:
Max, a 25-year-old aspiring writer living in London, works at a literary magazine and is on the verge of finding success in the local literary scene. By night, however, he moonlights as a sex worker to research his debut novel. What begins as a series of furtive meetings soon evolves into a secret nocturnal life as his alter ego, "Sebastian." In a fearless lead performance from newcomer Ruraridh Mollica, Max’s emotions shift from ecstasy to shame and exhilarating liberation. Far from merely informing his autobiographical fiction, Max’s experiences as Sebastian awaken a deeper sense of self—unshackled from societal expectations—all while threatening his carefully-earned status in the literary community. SEBASTIAN explores the transgressive power of queer sexuality and the transformative impact of embracing a new identity.
