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Carl is king of the court. But today he's very distracted. This highly amusing comedy playfully combines homoerotic vibes with toxic masculinity on a badminton court.
Overview
Carl is king of the court. But today he's very distracted. This highly amusing comedy playfully combines homoerotic vibes with toxic masculinity on a badminton court.
Screened as part of Shorts programme UK Focus.
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