Geronto

Story

Synopsis

Based on true events, GERONTO is a short LGBTQ+ coming-of-age drama about longing, connection, and self-discovery. Set over the course of one night in the late 2000s, the story follows Younger, a man in his 20s, who meets Older, a man in his 60s, at a discreet London pub. What begins as a tender and intimate connection soon fractures under the weight of a painful misunderstanding in a nearby hotel room, forcing both men to confront their deepest fears. GERONTO sheds a light on the often-taboo subject of gerontophilia, and challenges societal boundaries around age and desire. Delicate yet daring, the film offers a quietly radical portrait of queer intimacy across generations.

Director

Mark Pluck

Writers

Christopher Sherwood

Language

English

Release date

2 October 2026

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Jason Watkins

  Older

• 

  Noah Valentine

  Younger

• Adam Lahraoui

  Jack

• EMILY JO YOUNG

  Sarah

• Philip Honeywell

  Barman