Ekaj (2015)

Ekaj (2015) poster

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.

Director: Cati Gonzalez
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 80 min
Release Date:

Cast

Editing: Mike Gonzalez
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

new york city, aids, coming of age, teenage prostitute, lgbt, lgbt teen, homeless, woman director, sex worker, homeless teenager

Trailer

Ekaj Trailer
More Films by Director: Cati Gonzalez
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ekaj about?
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.
Who directed Ekaj?
Ekaj was directed by Cati Gonzalez.
Who stars in Ekaj?
Ekaj stars Jake Mestre, Badd Idea, Scooter LaForge.
How long is Ekaj?
Ekaj has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Ekaj?
Ekaj is a Drama film.
Where was Ekaj produced?
Ekaj was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Ekaj?
The themes of Ekaj include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.