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Movie poster: Heart Breaks Open (2011)
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Heart Breaks Open

2011 · 81 min Drama
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

A model queer activist and community advocate, Jesus (Maximillian Davis) prides himself in his work with the Seattle LGBT community. At the same time, Jesus is having unprotected sex and cheating on his long-time partner. Jesus's world implodes when he discovers that he is HIV positive, forcing him to confront his innermost fears, his relationship with his ex-boyfriend, and a future living with HIV. Faced with the unknown, Jesus is pulled from the brink of suicide by Sister Alysa Trailer (Brian Peters), a drag queen nun who leads him down a path of self-discovery.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2011
Country United States of America
Genre Drama
Director William Maria Rain
Runtime 81 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (3 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

Heart Breaks Open is an acquired taste at 5.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A 2011 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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