Latter Days

2004 · 108 min · EN · R · 6.9 (284 votes)

Dir. C. Jay Cox · Starring Steve Sandvoss, Wes Ramsey, Jacqueline Bisset, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Rebekah Johnson, Mary Kay Place

“Aaron prays, Christian plays...opposites attract.”

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Christian, a hunky, 20-something, West Hollywood party boy gets more than he bargains for when he tries to seduce Aaron, a sexually confused Mormon missionary who moves into his apartment complex.

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This film feels like a warm hug with a side of existential dread. It's a tender exploration of forbidden desires clashing with deeply held beliefs, set against a backdrop of sun-drenched California. Expect earnest performances and a hopeful, albeit complicated, journey of self-discovery.

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