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Rusalka (2017)

2017-06-17 · 9m · XX
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Burlesque icons Luminous Pariah and Chris Harder star in this Tom of Finland inspired queer retelling of The Little Mermaid. A curious merman's life is forever changed after he saves a sailor from drowning in this sexy homage to Hans Christian Andersen, vintage homoerotica and the golden era of silent film. Part of an anthology series by Wes Hurley that includes Zolushka and Peter and the Wolf.

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Wes HurleyDirector

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Luminous PariahLuminous PariahChris HarderChris HarderPete RushPete RushParis OriginalParis OriginalHisam GoueliHisam GoueliMatthew CotnerMatthew CotnerHarlen MunsoHarlen MunsoMatt BaumeMatt BaumeCurtis BeebeeCurtis Beebee

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Genre affinityFantasyPacingShortDirector preference801170Actor preference1263194 · 1446455 · 1446456Country preferenceUsDecade preference2010

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What is Rusalka about?

Burlesque icons Luminous Pariah and Chris Harder star in this Tom of Finland inspired queer retelling of The Little Mermaid. A curious merman's life is forever changed after he saves a sailor from drowning in this sexy homage to Hans Christian Andersen, vintage homoerotica and the golden era of silent film. Part of an anthology series by Wes Hurley that includes Zolushka and Peter and the Wolf.

How long is Rusalka?

Rusalka has a runtime of 9 minutes.