The read
A Balasaur Score of 71 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 80%. Critics rate it 13 points higher than audiences do. It runs a compact 1h 26m. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.
Synopsis
When David, an ex-monk still in his twenties meets Mark, he falls hard; soon he's asked Mark if they can live together. Things go well for awhile, and then differences in their definition of "commitment" begin to push them apart. Mark wants other sexual adventures, David tries to go along. Can they talk through the crisis in their relationship or is a breakup in the offing? David sees his relationship with Mark as a marriage, so if it ends, can David's heart ever heal?
Ratings
Critics rate it 13 points higher than audiences do.
45 audience votes
Key crew
- Purusha LarkinDirector
- Purusha LarkinScreenplay
- Joseph CoencasScreenplay
Cast
- Robert McLaneDavid
- Curt GarethMark
- Bo WhiteJason
- Anthony McKayGary, the Roommate
- Marilyn MeyersValerie, his Fiance
- Jay PierceAlan
- Barnaby RudgeHughey
- A. Bailey ChapinMinister
- Scott EismanStudent
- Michael KellBoating Family
- Sheila RockBoating Family
- Linda WeitzBoating Family
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