Asian Gay Movies & Short Films

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Dead Knot

1968 Drama

Explores youthful angst and restlessness through the complex and intertwined relationships of two men, as well as a woman

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Secret Roommate

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Yeong Min, Yeong Hoon's younger brother, unexpectedly arrives at his brother's house, where Yeong Hoon lives with his secret lover, Tae Ho. The couple scrambles to hide their relationship, pretending to be roommates until the end.

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How to Die Young in Manila

2020 Comedy

A young man navigates nighttime Manila seeking an anonymous encounter, but instead gets drawn into the world of night working, questioning urban life and queer desire.

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Dear to Me

2021 Comedy

Tim secretly searches for a mythical deer on a remote island, hoping it will lead him to his soulmate while navigating his devout Christian family.

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Makassar Is a City for Football Fans

2021 Drama

Akbar navigates the pressures of college life by feigning enthusiasm for football, leading to unexpected friendships and self-discovery beyond societal expectations.

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The Immeasurable

2021 Drama, Romance

University student Xiang forms an unlikely bond with police officer Vic on the basketball court, sparking a whirlwind romance that defies societal expectations.

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Sweet Curse

2021 Horror, Romance

Ha Jun is admired within the gay community for his confidence and charm, but his popularity sparks jealousy from his close friend Min Woo. In a moment of resentment, Min Woo turns to supernatural forces in an attempt to bring him down. However, the plan takes an unexpected turn when the spirit he summons develops its own fascination with Ha Jun.

Pantasya

2007 Drama

Across a single day in the lives of Filipino men, five interconnected stories explore moments of attraction, desire, and intimacy. From chance encounters to unexpected connections, the film presents a series of erotic vignettes that reveal different expressions of passion and longing.

The Affair

2010 Drama

An ex-seminarian slash communist runs a hotel in Baguio. He then meets a handsome upcoming lawyer. A once-a-year trip to Baguio by the lawyer and conversations with the hotel owner develop into an affair which encompasses decades of socio-political changes in the country.

Kambyo

2008 Drama

In the final summer before adulthood begins, cousins Macky and Manuel hit the road in search of Macky’s missing friend Philip. Along for the ride are their adventurous friend Xavier and his intriguing companion Aldo. As the journey unfolds, the group navigates new connections, unexpected emotions, and the challenges of discovering who they are and what they want from the future.

Pleasure Factory

2007 Drama

A series of intertwining tales involve “pleasure seekers and pleasure providers” during the course of one night in Geylang, Singapore’s red-light district.

An Eye for an Eye and a Hole for a Hole

2015 Comedy

Kenji, the young head of Kato yakuza organisation, just got out of the jail. He comes home and founds out the opposing Sawaki yakuza is invading Kato’s territory. Sawaki recruited Ikeyama and asked him to kill Kenji, but Ikeyama was Kenji’s lover who exchanged the cup of brothers in a jail.

The Ultimate Masturbation

2016 Comedy, Drama

A straight graduate student attends a secluded mountain retreat led by a self proclaimed "gay masturbation guru," where participants openly explore a wide range of masturbation techniques. After a traumatic assault by another attendee, his experience takes a dark turn, forcing him to question his beliefs, his boundaries, and the meaning of intimacy.

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Light

2021 Romance

Scarred by a painful past and forced into sex work, Light struggles to believe a different life is possible. Everything begins to change when he crosses paths with Shuo, an undercover police officer who offers him a safe place to stay. As trust slowly replaces fear, Light must decide whether he's ready to leave his past behind and embrace the chance for a new beginning.

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A Crimson Mark

2004 Drama, Romance

The clandestine romance between two Korean government officials is complicated by their divergent ranks, testing their loyalty to each other amidst the pressures of duty and desire.

Lost to Shame

2017 Drama

An actor is cast as a trans woman in a new film. He faces an identity crisis when he begins preparing for the role.

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The Pink Mirror

2003 Comedy

A colorful and humorous peek into the hidden world of Indian homosexuality, challenging societal norms.

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Fly by Night

2011 Drama, Romance

A young man who lives in the big city with his brother spends his nights having encounters with other men for money. When one customer doesn't have enough money to pay, they arrange to meet the next night.

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Love is Not Easy to Have

2017 Romance

Childhood sweethearts Yu Hui and Cheng Yue rebel against their families' opposition to stay together.

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Just Friends?

2009 Drama, Musical, Romance

Seok visits his military boyfriend Min-soo, only to confront scrutiny from Min-soo's mother, challenging their relationship and perceptions of family acceptance.

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Journey

2017 Documentary

An autobiographical video about identity and an investigation into issues of desire, lust, longing, and love.

I Love Dreamguyz

2009 Drama

About the struggles of Filipino dancers who want to make it big in Japan.

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Menthol

2016 Drama, Romance

A closeted gay couple secretly rent an apartment where they can be together. On their anniversary, a romantic evening is disrupted by relentless calls from their families. As the pressure builds, their private sanctuary begins to feel like a trap, forcing them to confront how long their hidden relationship can survive.

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The Kite

2016 Drama, Romance

A kite reunites two lovers after a 20-year separation, reigniting old passions amidst the winds of change.

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You Can’t Curry Love

2009 Drama, Romance

A handsome South Asian from London visits India, falls for a local guy, encounters a transgender 'hijra', and discovers a country he thought he knew.

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Gentleman Spa

2019 Drama

Hao works as a cleaner at a gentlemen's spa. When a customer arrives, Hao seizes an opportunity to become a masseur.

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Ultra Bleu

2016 Drama, Romance

Following a tumultuous breakup with his ex-boyfriend, Jim Park encounters a stranger whose presence forces him to confront deeper, underlying issues.

Asian Gay Movies & Short Films

All Asian Gay Films

Dead Knot

Secret Roommate

How to Die Young in Manila

Dear to Me

Makassar Is a City for Football Fans

The Immeasurable

Sweet Curse

Pantasya

The Affair

Kambyo

Pleasure Factory

An Eye for an Eye and a Hole for a Hole

The Ultimate Masturbation

Light

A Crimson Mark

Lost to Shame

The Pink Mirror

Fly by Night

Love is Not Easy to Have

Just Friends?

Journey

I Love Dreamguyz

Menthol

The Kite

You Can’t Curry Love

Gentleman Spa

Ultra Bleu

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