The Lost Language of Cranes (1992)
Overview
When a young gay man comes out of the closet, his friends support him, but when he comes out to his parents, he stirs up a wealth of hidden feelings and secrets in their relationship.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.27 |
Directed By
Nigel Finch
Crew
Nigel Finch
David Leavitt
Sean Mathias
Remi Adefarasin
Sue Wyatt
Bruce Macadie
TOP CAST
Brian Cox
Owen Benjamin
Eileen Atkins
Rose Benjamin
Angus Macfadyen
Philip Benjamin
Corey Parker
Elliot Abrahams
Cathy Tyson
Jerene
René Auberjonois
Geoffrey Lane
John Schlesinger
Derek Moulthorp
Ben Daniels
Robin Bradley
Nigel Whitmey
Winston Penn
Richard Warwick
Frank
Nicholas Le Prevost
Nick
Frank Middlemass
Alex
Edmund Kente
Bob
Paul Cottingham
Porno Boy 1
Tom Harden
Porno Boy 2
Sjaak Van De Bent
Singer
Adam Matalon
Doorman
Ben McVeigh
Crane Child
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