Sebastian
“How far would you go for the story?”
Synopsis
Max is a 25-year-old freelance writer and aspiring novelist who seems well on his way to success in London’s cultural spheres. Yet by night, he finds a different kind of exhilaration as a sex worker with the pseudonym Sebastian, meeting men via an escorting platform. Max uses his experiences as Sebastian to fuel his stories and the worthy debut novel that he has been longing to write, finally seems within reach.
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Official U.S. TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-27
Top Cast
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Ruaridh Mollica
Max
Hiftu Quasem
Amna
Jonathan Hyde
Nicholas
Ingvar E. Sigurðsson
Daniel
Dylan Brady
Joel
Pedro Minas
Oliver
Matthias Moret
Jacopo
Akbar Kurtha
Samir
Laurent Maria
Carlo
Lara Rossi
Claudia
Michael Jean-Marain
James
David Nellist
Peter
Leanne Best
Dionne
Stella Gonet
Anne
Jamie Melrose
Rebecca
Fleur Keith
Joan
Marcus Macleod
Stuart
Orlando Norman
Theo
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mardi Gras Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 2, 2024
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mikko Mäkelä
- Screenplay & Story
- Mikko Mäkelä
- Original Score
- Ilari Heinilä
- Original Title
- Sebastian
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Belgium, Finland
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Helsinki-filmi, Barry Crerar, Lemming Film, Bêtes Sauvages
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mikko Mäkelä
Mikko Mäkelä
Ilari Heinilä
Iikka Salminen
Arttu Salmi, Mikko Mäkelä
Mariyah Dosani, Mike Goodridge, Philippa Nicholl, Lizzie Francke, James Robert Benjamin Watson
Department Leadership Roster
Ilari Heinilä
Original Music Composer
Iikka Salminen
Director of Photography
Arttu Salmi
Editor
Mikko Mäkelä
Director
Mikko Mäkelä
Writer
James Robert Benjamin Watson
Producer
Frank Gallacher
Costume Design
Mikko Mäkelä
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sebastian
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What is Sebastian about?
Max is a 25-year-old freelance writer and aspiring novelist who seems well on his way to success in London’s cultural spheres. Yet by night, he finds a different kind of exhilaration as a sex worker with the pseudonym Sebastian, meeting men via an escorting platform. Max uses his experiences as Sebastian to fuel his stories and the worthy debut novel that he has been longing to write, finally seems within reach.
Who directed Sebastian?
Sebastian was directed by Mikko Mäkelä.
Who stars in Sebastian?
The principal cast of Sebastian includes Ruaridh Mollica, Hiftu Quasem, Jonathan Hyde, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Dylan Brady.
When was Sebastian released and how long is it?
Sebastian was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Sebastian?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sebastian was composed by Ilari Heinilä.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sebastian?
Sebastian holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).