Haus

Haus

Makai is a young homeless queer boy sleeping on his friend's couch. As he and Trevon prepare for a night of competition at a local Kiki Ball, Makai is forced to reconnect with his disapproving older... More
14m Canada 2018
Free
Subtitles
English 繁體中文 简体中文 Bahasa Indonesia ภาษาไทย 日本語 Español
Tags
Gay LGBTQ-Child Music-and-Dance North-America Shorts

Synopsis

Makai is a young homeless queer boy sleeping on his friend's couch. As he and Trevon prepare for a night of competition at a local Kiki Ball, Makai is forced to reconnect with his disapproving older brother. Yearning for distraction from his tumultuous familial situation, Makai chooses to resist when his new found family is threatened.

☆ My home is wherever my people are.
☆ The director showcases a deep understanding of Toronto's Kiki ballroom scene and the variety of queer existence.

Details

Country
Canada
Language
English
Director
Joseph Amenta
Cast
Mark-Ché Devonish James Bailey
Awards & Selections
2019 Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival

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