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was originally intended to have a happy ending, but it was removed by
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that had been repurposed to host film and other art productions, and the woods surrounding it. Several scenes have the actors' faces very near to the camera. For the filming of a bathroom scene, several male actors had to be nude. Money for the film's production was raised through
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by shooting himself because of the bullying by his fellow soldiers. A desperate
Raphael demands that Michael put the gun down, and finally manages to get the weapon out of his hands. Michael then falls to the ground and starts to cry. The film ends with Raphael hugging him.
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on his eyebrow, Michael lies, telling him he slipped in the bathroom. Preparing for a watch on the
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is a story I wanted to tell for several years. I wanted to contribute to the, unfortunately, current "Gay
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forum, where they could review the ongoing production and make suggestions. The project was also supported financially by the
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Michael finally arrives with his duty partner
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positive feeling at the end of the film." During a behind-the-scenes video, it was revealed that the final scene was to have featured
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