Cicada

Matthew Fifer writes, co-directs and stars in this US gay-themed drama. When hypochondriac Ben (Fifer) starts dating data analyst Sam (Sheldon D. Brown) in Brooklyn, New York, both men are struggling to come to terms with past traumas.

While Ben finally opens up about his childhood abuse, Sam remains unable to come out to his conservative father. As they grow closer over the course of the summer their attempts to tackle their difficult pasts threaten the future of their relationship. The cast also includes Cobie Smulders, Scott Adsit and Michael Potts.