A Stranger to Myself

Ben satisfies his longing for closeness and love with strange men and sex dates. But every time he feels empty. How can he break that circle?

Cast

Fabian Lichottka

as Ben

Thomas Hospes

as Alexander

Alexander Chico-Bonet

as Stranger 1

Michael Gaschler

as Stranger 2

Maximilian Krüger

as Stranger 3

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