Sebastian Official U. S. Trailer

In theaters August 2: Max is a 25yearold writer living in London and paying his dues working at a literary magazine. On the cusp of finding success in the local lit scene, by night Max moonlights as a sex worker in order to research his debut novel. What begins as a few furtive meetings soon becomes a secret nocturnal life as his alter ego Sebastian. In a fearless lead performance from newcomer Ruraridh Mollica, Maxs emotions cycle through ecstasy, shame, and exhilarating liberation. Far from simply informing his autobiographical fiction, Maxs experiences as Sebastian awaken a deeper sense of self, unshackled from societal expectations all the while threatening his carefullyearned status in the literary community. This Sundance Film Festival selection from writerdirector Mikko Mäkelä explores the transgressive power of queer sexuality and the transformative impact that can result from embracing a new identity.