Asian Gay Movies & Short Films

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One Night

2016 Drama, Romance

Two lonely strangers meet up for one night in Bangkok.

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Stanley Beloved

1998 Drama

James and Kevin are friends and live in Hong-Kong. When Kevin finds out that his Chinese father wants to send him away to England to study, he decides to spend a summer day with his friend James. Then something unexpected happens.

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Is This Sin?

2013 Drama

Two Muslim men share an intimate embrace as homophobic, religion-based statements confront the viewer with the conflict between faith and love.

Rainbow’s Sunset

2018 Drama

A tale of an elderly man who reveals his true identity as gay to his children late in life, all while caring for his sick partner.

The Teacher

2019 Drama, Romance

Civics teacher Kevin's advocacy for marriage equality and his love for an HIV-positive man provoke controversy and rumors at his school, forcing him to confront societal prejudices and personal choices.

Dew

2019 Drama, Romance

David and Michael, childhood friends, navigate their growing feelings amidst societal pressures in a small town in the 1950s.

Goodbye Mother

2019 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Nau Van returns home with his boyfriend on the anniversary of his father's death, revealing hidden truths to his family.

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Confusion of the Afternoon

2023 Animation, Musical, Romance

Two boys play poker on a dull afternoon. As one boy inadvertently touches and makes eye contact with the other, it sparks a beautiful, imaginative dance.

Dear Tenant

2020 Drama, Romance

After his grandmother's death, a boy in Taiwan faces upheaval when his uncle returns and disputes apartment ownership, uncovering family secrets and reshaping his understanding of home and belonging.

Avalon

2020 Documentary

Directors compile a lengthy film from intimate tapes, chronicling a relationship deteriorating into isolation over six years.

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It’s You, Only You

2026 Drama

After being annoyed by his boyfriend's nagging, Bam is mysteriously offered "an alternative to him" by his own phone and gets transported back to the start of the day. Bam then proceeds to meet several different versions of his boyfriend Jess, each one more and more unlike the man he actually knew.

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Chongqing Baby

2017 Drama

A young Asian man alone at home, captured in experimental video art, moves through moments of erotic desire.

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Boy with Cat

1966 Comedy

A cat's inquisitive look interferes with a young man's intimate moment.

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Maze King

2013 Animation, Drama

We cannot stay here any longer. We must leave tomorrow morning. A clown convinces and hurries the residents of an amusement park, a girl, a gay, a soldier, a dog, to be in time for the merry-go-round.

Wish You

2021 Drama, Romance

A shy keyboardist at a South Korean music label discovers a talented male street singer and is instantly captivated, falling in love at first sight.

Not Out

2022 Drama

Siddhant, an acclaimed poet, reunites with his former lover Rahul, a cricket player, after a brutal, drug-fueled attack in Mumbai, testing their bond.

Restart After Come Back Home

2020 Drama, Romance

Returning to his rural hometown, Mitsuomi's life changes when he meets Yamato on a farm, leading to a transformative relationship that challenges their beliefs and futures.

The Revenge of the Shiny Shrimps

2022 Comedy

Stranded in a remote, homophobic region of Russia en route to the Gay Games in Tokyo, the Shiny Shrimps face unexpected challenges.

Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You A Wizard?!: The Movie

2022 Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Follows Adachi and Kurosawa navigating a long-distance relationship amidst magical powers and personal challenges.

Semantic Error: The Movie

2022 Drama, Romance

In a world of rules, Chu Sang-woo's structured life is disrupted by Jang Jae-young's unconventional approach. As they collaborate, they navigate artistic and personal challenges that test Sang-woo's rigid beliefs.

Old Narcissus

2023 Drama

Yamazaki, a 74-year-old eccentric and proud gay man, encounters Leo, a young and lonely night worker. In this unexpected meeting, Yamazaki experiences love for the first time in his tumultuous life.

My Lockdown Romance

2020 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Explores Tom's unspoken love for Kendrick, rekindling their friendship amidst life changes and revelations.

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Swing

2010 Drama

Weeks after their breakup, Wei Long and Daniel reconnect for a heartfelt meeting that explores unresolved feelings and the complexities of moving on from a past relationship.

Going South

2012 Drama

Before returning to his army base, Gi Tae seeks out Jun Young, a former superior who has already completed his military service. After their reunion takes a bitter turn, Gi Tae makes a reckless decision that sends the two on an unexpected journey, where unresolved tensions and long buried secrets begin to surface.

Sin

2021 Drama

Harry meets Liam in a disastrous encounter that blossoms into a beautiful love story, questioning if love can absolve sins.

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I Get So Sad Sometimes

2021 Drama

In the small town of Pagadian, a gay teenager eagerly waits for a mature man to finally reveal his face after developing an anonymous sexual relationship with him online.

Song Lang

2018 Drama, Romance

An unlikely bond forms between an underground debt collector and a cai luong "Vietnamese opera" performer against the backdrop of Saigon in the 90s.

Asian Gay Movies & Short Films

All Asian Gay Films

One Night

Stanley Beloved

Is This Sin?

Rainbow’s Sunset

The Teacher

Dew

Goodbye Mother

Confusion of the Afternoon

Dear Tenant

Avalon

It’s You, Only You

Chongqing Baby

Boy with Cat

Maze King

Wish You

Not Out

Restart After Come Back Home

The Revenge of the Shiny Shrimps

Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You A Wizard?!: The Movie

Semantic Error: The Movie

Old Narcissus

My Lockdown Romance

Swing

Going South

Sin

I Get So Sad Sometimes

Song Lang

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