27 January 2017 Factual 54 mins
A Russian mother and her queer son try to cope with their new situation, as the son, a political activist and radical artist, applies for political asylum in Europe.
Watch the official Grey Violet: Odd One Out 2017 trailer in HD below.
Grey Violet as Self
Reetta Aalto Director
Finland 27 January 2017
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