Sweet Release

Apr 12, 2024

1h 41m

★ 5.5

Overview

Ataska and Dyessa Garcia will take you to a hot and crazy roadtrip perfect for the summer season. Two girl bestfriends and a young man take on a a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, their bond deepens as they explore their sexual desires.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Vivamax

Sweet Release Trailers

Cast

Rian

Ataska Mercado

Xan

Dyessa Garcia

Lucas

Mhack Morales

Abel

Horace Mendoza

Salve

Jem Milton

Sab

Jonica Lazo

Tim

Nathan Cajucom

Self

Aries Night

Nato

Anthony Dabao

Miles

Mae Andres

Ara

Beaulah

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