Sebastian

Director: Mikko Mäkelä, 110 minutes, UK/Finland/Belgium

Struggling as a young aspiring writer in London, Max (Ruaridh Mollica) forges a new identity for himself in the form of a ravenous sex worker: Sebastian. Opening himself up to a previously unexplored world, Max suddenly finds himself unburdened by societal expectations and invigorated by newfound possibilities. This daring double life provides him with a wealth of experiences that he channels into his writing. As he begins crafting thinly-veiled stories about his dual existence, Max’s vivid and provocative tales attract attention, culminating in the book deal he had always dreamed of. The line between Max and Sebastian start to blur, with each identity feeding the other in unexpected ways.