Rotting in the Sun(2023)
A (almost) true mystery.
A filmmaker facing an existential crisis goes on a vacation to a Mexican gay nudist beach, where he meets a social media celebrity who convinces him to collaborate with him on his new TV show. But one disappears and another embarks on a wild journey through Mexico City to find him.
Movie: Rotting in the Sun
Top 10 Billed Cast
Sebastián Silva
Jordan Firstman
Señora Vero
Mateo
Martine
Juan
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Jordan Firstman & Sebastián Silva get intimate | ROTTING IN THE SUN - Q&A | Film Independent
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