1985

Directed by Yen Tan

A young man, keeping his true self hidden, returns home for the holidays, grappling with how to share his challenging reality with his conservative family.
Adapted from the short film '1985 (2016)'.
1985 is a beautifully restrained family drama about a young gay man returning home during the AIDS crisis while keeping much of his life hidden from his conservative parents. Cory Michael Smith is excellent, and Yen Tan’s black-and-white photography and quiet direction give the film heartbreaking intimacy.

1985

Directed by Yen Tan

A young man, keeping his true self hidden, returns home for the holidays, grappling with how to share his challenging reality with his conservative family.
Adapted from the short film '1985 (2016)'.

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1985 is a beautifully restrained family drama about a young gay man returning home during the AIDS crisis while keeping much of his life hidden from his conservative parents. Cory Michael Smith is excellent, and Yen Tan’s black-and-white photography and quiet direction give the film heartbreaking intimacy.