Sequin in a Blue Room 2019

Sequin, a sixteen-year-old who identifies as queer, is quite comfortable with his sexuality and maintains a healthy relationship with his father. He prefers casual, anonymous encounters over meaningful romantic connections, often meeting partners through a dating app. After engaging in a sexual encounter, he typically ghosts his partner to keep his emotions at bay, avoiding any deeper attachment.

His routine changes dramatically when he meets B, a considerably older man who is married. Their sexual encounter sparks an obsessive fascination in B, who becomes eager to see Sequin again. Meanwhile, back at school, Sequin is asked out on what appears to be a traditional date by Tommy (a character who has a noticeable crush on him), and Sequin accepts, showing a moment of openness.

The story takes a darker turn when Sequin receives an invitation to a group sex party at a location called ‘The Blue Room’ from a character named D. During this event, B spots Sequin and begins to pursue him relentlessly. Sequin is eventually rescued by Edward, played by Ed Wightman, who then engages in a sexual encounter with him. Immediately after, Edward leaves, telling Sequin to find him “out there,” but he provides no further details about his identity, prompting Sequin to embark on a mission to locate him.

Following the party, Sequin forgets about a date with Tommy and cancels plans, feeling distracted and unsettled. When he reconnects with B, they have sex again — during which Sequin steals B’s phone to uncover clues about The Blue Room. However, B becomes suspicious and starts stalking Sequin in an effort to recover his phone, intensifying the tension.

Sequin’s curiosity leads him to discover contacts in B’s phone, which eventually brings him into contact with Virginia, a drag queen played by Anthony Brendan Wong. High on drugs during this encounter, Sequin is so intoxicated that he stays out all night, resulting in his father, played by Jeremy Lindsay Taylor, becoming upset and messaging him that he’s been kicked out.

As the story progresses, Sequin is misled into returning to The Blue Room under false pretenses, believing he will meet Edward. Instead, he is ambushed by B, who viciously beats him, leaving Sequin injured and vulnerable. With nowhere else to turn, he finds refuge at Virginia’s place, where they discuss his compulsion to find Edward. Virginia offers some information that eventually leads Sequin to locate Edward, only to discover that Edward is already in a committed relationship.

The film concludes with a reconciliation between Sequin and his father, suggesting a path toward healing and acceptance. The final scene shows Sequin watching Twilight with Tommy in his room, symbolizing a moment of peace and newfound connection.

Throughout the story, themes of identity, obsession, and the search for genuine connection are explored, highlighting Sequin’s emotional journey from emotional detachment to seeking meaningful relationships and acceptance.