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A story of forbidden love. An LGBTQ drama set in Ancient Rome. Arena tells the incredible true story of adopted son of one of Rome's cruelest emperors who must choose between his life as the future ruler of the Ancient world or a love and friendship once forcefully forgotten.

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Budget

$137000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

14 mins

Rating

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Release Date

28 September 2021

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Cast

Myles Clohessy

Myles Clohessy

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