Sebastian

A twenty-five-year-old aspiring novelist living in London leads a double life to gather material for his first book. By day, he works as a freelance writer, but by night he operates as a sex worker under the name Sebastian. As he uses these experiences to bring authenticity to his fiction, he navigates the tension between his public persona and his private activities while exploring themes of consent and self-discovery.

The drama was written and directed by Mikko Mäkelä. It features a cast led by Ruaridh Mollica, alongside Hiftu Quasem, Jonathan Hyde, Ingvar E. Sigurðsson, Dylan Brady, and Pedro Minas, with a total of 51 credited actors. A co-production between Belgium, the United Kingdom, Finland, and France, the film was produced by companies including Helsinki-filmi, Barry Crerar, Les Bêtes Sauvages, and Lemming Film.

Released on August 2, 2024, the film has a runtime of 110 minutes. It has received a generally positive response from viewers, earning a 6.7 rating on IMDb from 2,700 votes and a 6.3 rating on TMDB based on 53 votes.