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Sweet Release

Sweet Release

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Sweet Release

2024

1h 41m

5.5(9 votes)

Drama

Overview

Two best friends set out on a summer road trip with a young man, hoping for adventure and escape. As the journey unfolds, their bond grows stronger, leading them to unexpected discoveries about love, desire, and themselves.

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Vivamax

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Ataska Mercado

Ataska Mercado

Rian

Dyessa Garcia

Dyessa Garcia

Xan

Mhack Morales

Mhack Morales

Lucas

Horace Mendoza

Horace Mendoza

Abel

Jem Milton

Jem Milton

Salve

Jonica Lazo

Jonica Lazo

Sab

Nathan Cajucom

Nathan Cajucom

Tim

Aries Night

Aries Night

Self

Anthony Dabao

Nato

Mae Andres

Miles

Creative team

Directed by: Pancho Maniquis

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