How to Die Young in Manila

How to Die Young in Manila

A teenage boy follows a group of young hustlers, thinking one of them may be the anonymous hook-up he has arranged to meet for the night. As he anxiously finds a way to get closer, each of the other... More
11m Philippines 2020
Free
Subtitles
English 繁體中文 简体中文 Bahasa Indonesia ภาษาไทย 日本語 français Español
Tags
Gay Lust Thriller Philippines Shorts

Synopsis

A teenage boy follows a group of young hustlers, thinking one of them may be the anonymous hook-up he has arranged to meet for the night. As he anxiously finds a way to get closer, each of the other boys inexplicably turn up as dead bodies strewn in pavements, until only one of them is left.

☆The 'Gameboys' co-stars act together again! The film presents a brutal survival story of gay men on the streets of the Philippines.

Details

Country
Philippines
Language
Filipino Tagalog
Director
Petersen Vargas
Cast
Elijah Canlas Kokoy De Santos Miguel Almendras
Awards & Selections
2021 Taiwan International Queer Film Festival, 2021 Outfest Fusion, 2020 Busan International Film Festival, 2020 Singapore International Film Festival Best Southeast Asian Short Film Nominee
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