Shank
Directed by Simon Pearce, Christian Martin
Produced by Christian Martin & Darren Flaxstone, Bonne idée Productions
A gritty coming-of-age drama about a closeted gang member navigating violent homophobia while discovering love and identity through an unexpected connection.
Teenage gang member Cal, hides his sexuality from his fellow gang members despite their often violent dislike of anyone that isn't the same as them, be they unsuspecting shoppers, foreign students, gays, etc. When his world collides with Olivier, a student he rescues from a pointless beating, he encounters a lifestyle that presents as many new experiences as it does obstacles.
Essence
Ensemble
Like Shank
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Shank
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Shank, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Shank, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Shank, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
