Cosmic Strangers

Cosmic Strangers is a love story between two people, Oli and Ben, where we follow their blooming friendship from kids to teens, the exploration of their identities, the all-consuming romance that follows, and the challenges they face as an adult queer couple.

Cast

Gonçalo Bernardes

as Oli

Gonçalo Bernardes

as Ben

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