Mates

Aug 11, 2023

1h 20m

★ 4.2

Overview

Connor is on a hike with friends when he meets Adam who tries to seduce him. Connor finds he is less sure about his sexuality and masculinity than he previously thought.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Arcturus Pictures

Mates Trailers

No Trailers found.

Cast

Connor

James Wiles

Mark

Rafe Bird

Nathan

Sam Law

Adam

Jonathan Cobb

John / Adam's Dad

Steevan Glover

Woman in pub

Melissa Osorio

Woman in pub

Grace MacDougall

Woman in pub

Lisa Pittman

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