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Directed by Armen Kazazian / 16min.

An aging artist who is losing his vision employs a drug-addicted street hustler to paint his paintings for him in a mutual quest for salvation. Directed by Armen Kazazian, starring Aron Tager (TOUCH from BOYS BRIEFS 2) and P.J. Lazic.

WINNER - Best Short Film
Philadelphia Int’l Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

WINNER - Best Screenplay
Canadian Film Centre’s World Wide Short Film Festival





“I couldn’t stop watching! The writing, the acting and the story resonated, making a perfect finish to the shorts!”
Jason Salzenstein, EDGE BOSTON

“Packs a moving climax!”
Lawrence Ferber, THE ADVOCATE

“Confronting issues of self-image and damaged psyches, writer-director Armen Kazazian's film... displays an emotional complexity.”
Ken Fox, TV GUIDE

“A touching look at a young hustler and an elderly painter.”
Lawrence Ferber, IN LA MAGAZINE

“A strong entry in the growing genre debunking the dirty old man school of prostitute films!”
David Lamble, BAY AREA REPORTER