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Ekaj
Ekaj

Ekaj

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Drama

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EKAJ is a love story between two drifters, a naive teenager and a hustler. Ekaj meets Mecca who takes him under his care. Mecca has AIDS and multiple problems of his own. He is high all day but still manages to be the only voice of reason in Ekaj’s hopeless world. They cruise the city together looking for money and places to stay. Although Ekaj makes some money as a prostitute, he finds himself discarded, and lacking what it takes to survive in the city. Their mutual loneliness leads to genuine friendship.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

80 mins

Rating

5.8/10

Release Date

01 November 2015

Country

United States of America

Cast

Jake Mestre

Jake Mestre

EKAJ

Badd Idea

Badd Idea

Mecca

Scooter LaForge

Scooter LaForge

Johnny

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