Allostasis(2024)
Between vices and exhausting promises, Afonso and Marco say goodbye, looking around the city for one last night.
In “Allostasis”, we follow the journey of Afonso and Marco, inseparable friends involved in a toxic relationship. Between cigarettes, music and moments of fleeting happiness, they confront their emotional demons in a chaotic night. The story reveals the ups and downs of this bond, between intense connections and emotional exhaustion, showing the struggle to preserve a passionate connection as it falls apart.
Movie: Allostasis
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Afonso
Marco
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In “Allostasis”, we follow the journey of Afonso and Marco, inseparable friends involved in a toxic relationship. Between cigarettes, music and moments of fleeting happiness, they confront their emotional demons in a chaotic night. The story reveals the ups and downs of this bond, between intense connections and emotional exhaustion, showing the struggle to preserve a passionate connection as it falls apart.
Release Date
2024-10-08
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10
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Between vices and exhausting promises, Afonso and Marco say goodbye, looking around the city for one last night.
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Português
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