The 2009 movie Shank perhaps didn’t make as big waves in gay-film circles as perhaps it should have. Nevertheless it’s getting a sequel, Cal, which is set for release in the UK on September 9th.
Shank followed Cal, a lad from the wrong side of the Bristol tracks, who found a possible escape from his harsh life when he began dating a young Frenchman. However getting out proved more difficult than he thought.
In the sequel, ’20-year-old Cal returns from France to Britain after receiving news that his mother is ill. He finds his home city of Bristol facing hard times, with poverty and crime on the rise and rioting and looting rife. Now openly gay, Cal clashes with his homophobic mother and alcoholic, predatory aunt. Things soon turn around upon meeting a cute, young student who needs his help. However, Cal’s act of kindness brings about a whole lot of trouble and a race against time to make peace with his mother and escape his home town. An intense, dark and intelligent feature bringing Cal’s story bang up-to-date.’
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