Asian Gay Movies & Short Films

Bent

1997 Drama, Romance

In 1930s Berlin, a gay Jew faces persecution under the Nazi regime, revealing resilience and survival amidst adversity.

Doi Boy

2023 Drama, Romance, Thriller

Sorn, a night worker from Myanmar, seeks a new life as an undocumented refugee in Thailand. Far from home, he becomes entangled in a complicated relationship with a client who is investigating a political activist.

Your Name Engraved Herein

2020 Drama, Romance

Amid Taiwan's 1987 transition from martial law, Jia-han and Birdy navigate love amid family pressures and social stigma.

Happy Together

1997 Drama, Romance

A trip to Argentina strains the relationship of a couple as their lives diverge.

His

2020 Drama, Romance

Shun and Nagisa reunite years after their high school romance, navigating past feelings and new responsibilities as they explore their relationship's potential alongside Nagisa's daughter.

Fathers

2016 Drama, Romance

Love' begins with two people, but 'family' extends beyond just the two of them.

SHORT FILM

Love, 100°C

2010 Drama, Romance

Explores newfound confidence and complexity after a spontaneous encounter at a public bath.

Made on the Rooftop

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Ha Neul, kicked out after a fake breakup, shares a cramped rooftop with his free-spirited friend Bong Shik. Their carefree summer turns into a tense romance.

Daybreak

2008 Romance

Set entirely in a Tagaytay vacation house, two men contemplate their relationship over one night, grappling with the decision to either break up or continue, revealing truths and vulnerabilities in their shared space.

Sagwan

2009 Drama

Alfred's sexuality is complicated by a family secret that challenges his understanding of pleasure.

Bodyshop

2022 Drama, Fantasy

The spirit of a young soldier, haunted by the trauma of his death, journeys across the world naked to reunite with his transgender sister. Along the way, he encounters a kindred soul and finds refuge in a garage where unsettling discoveries challenge their understanding of humanity and morality.

Burlesk King

1999 Drama

Harry, son of an abusive American father and Filipina mother, escapes to Manila seeking vengeance. Working as a macho dancer, he forms a supportive circle of friends and confronts his past.

Malila: The Farewell Flower

2017 Drama

Former lovers Shane and Pich reunite amidst personal tragedies, grappling with loss and illness. As Pich crafts Bai Sri, a ceremonial ornament, Shane seeks solace as a Buddhist monk until a fateful encounter in a graveyard changes everything.

Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?

2013 Comedy, Drama, Romance

As he and his wife consider having another child, a married man begins to question his sexual orientation.

Present Perfect

2017 Romance

Toey finds solace and unexpected love with Oat during a healing journey in Higashikawa, sparking a tender romance that forces them to confront their shattered pasts.

Night Flight

2014 Drama

Yong-ju attempts to repair fractured friendships and confront his feelings for a former best friend now involved in bullying.

Wilde

1997 Drama, Romance

Oscar Wilde grapples with his homosexuality and its repercussions.

East Palace, West Palace

1996 Drama

Before the 1990s, LGBT individuals in P.R. China faced criminalization. Without legal protections, many engaged in secret encounters, risking police arrests for their personal activities.

Voyage

2013 Drama

Follows a young psychiatrist's solitary journey along the Southeast Asian coast, seeking redemption from past client encounters.

The Stranger by the Beach

2020 Animation, Romance

Shun's heart gravitates towards Mio, a guy who often sits by the beach or walks around with a long face. Three years after an abrupt goodbye, when they meet again, love's beautiful tapestry binds them anew.

Vidhan

2020 Romance

Pranay and Akshar's whirlwind romance faces challenges when Akshar's profession as a night worker tests their relationship, exploring the complexities of love and acceptance amidst societal expectations.

Hunt

2023 Action, Thriller

An assistant police commissioner must tackle his inner demons and confront external enemies who are trying to keep him from solving a mystery.

Vilom

2020 Drama

Vilom, a lonely, isolated young man from India, becomes obsessed with internet fame while grappling with his sexuality. Living with Amay, an openly gay hairdresser, and Nivi, a struggling actress, Vilom finds himself at the center of a love triangle that forces him to confront his deepest desires amid societal pressures and prejudices.

Love of Siam

2007 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Childhood friends separated by tragedy reunite as teenagers, discovering unexpected feelings as one of them becomes a pop singer, navigating newfound emotions amidst fame and personal growth.

SHORT FILM

Pria

2017 Drama, Romance

Caught between rural Indonesian traditions and Western ideals of freedom, a teenager grapples with the expectations of adulthood and cultural identity.

In Between Seasons

2016 Drama

A tale of a mother who experiences deep emotional upheaval upon uncovering a long-hidden secret about her son.

Chicken Tikka Masala

2005 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Jimi, surprised by his family's announcement of an arranged marriage to Simran, a girl, decides to arrange something unconventional instead, especially since he is gay and has a boyfriend, Jack.

Asian Gay Movies & Short Films

Bent

Doi Boy

Your Name Engraved Herein

Happy Together

His

Fathers

Love, 100°C

Made on the Rooftop

Daybreak

Sagwan

Bodyshop

Burlesk King

Malila: The Farewell Flower

Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?

Present Perfect

Night Flight

Wilde

East Palace, West Palace

Voyage

The Stranger by the Beach

Vidhan

Hunt

Vilom

Love of Siam

Pria

In Between Seasons

Chicken Tikka Masala

Asian Gay Film Collections

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