Gay Films with Asian Characters

My Brother… Nikhil

2005 Drama

Famous swimmer Nikhil Kapoor deals with the repercussions of publicly announcing that he has HIV/AIDS.

Junjô

2010 Drama, Romance

Tozaki and Kurata reconnect by chance, reigniting their high school romance, but Kurata's jealousy threatens to unravel their newfound relationship.

Hinala

2011 Drama

Cris embarks on a journey to catch his boyfriend, who left him for another, unraveling deeper reflections on fidelity and personal growth amidst unexpected turns.

REC [Al-i-ssi]

2011 Drama

A gay couple's anniversary in a motel becomes a day of reflection on their relationship's future.

Frisky Business

2023 Compilation

Defiant short films exploring passion, persecution, and revolt from past, present, and future eras, ranging from tales of an anxious young drag queen in mid-'90s Chile to a lively American summer camp that flips the script on gay panic

SHORT FILM

Blue Suit

2020 Drama, Romance

John's attempt to confess his love to Henry at a hectic party challenges him to find a moment amidst chaos to express his true feelings.

Pretty Boys

2024 Comedy, Romance

Grey is flamboyant and charismatic, while his best friend Jonas exudes effortless masculine charm. As Jonas thrives in the gay dating scene, Grey finds himself still searching for love.

Coming Out

2014 Drama

Yo, a gay university student, hides his sexuality but finds solace and acceptance at the bar with his friends.

The Secret to My Silky Skin

2014 Drama

A shy teenager from Kyoto spends five days in Tokyo with his casual partner, discovering unexpected emotional challenges.

SHORT FILM

The Postcard

2007 Mystery, Romance

A post office clerk's mistaken love letters lead to unintended consequences, intertwining lives and sparking unexpected connections in a heartfelt exploration of missed connections and personal revelations.

Shadows of Yesterday

2015 Drama, Romance

A lifestyle photographer and a student activist navigate a burgeoning relationship shaped by contrasting ideals, sparking personal and ideological growth.

Love Love You

2015 Comedy, Romance

Gump and Nai's relationship is tested when Gump moves in with an attractive new student, while Nai confronts a surprising visitor from his past.

Black Stone

2015 Drama

Raised on the outskirts of Seoul, Shon Sun begins his compulsory military service hoping for a fresh start. After enduring a brutal sexual assault by a superior and learning he is HIV positive, his life spirals into despair. Returning home in search of his missing father, Sun embarks on a bleak journey through the forgotten corners of Korea, confronting violence, prejudice, and the weight of his past.

SHORT FILM

J is for Just an Afternoon Thunderstorm

2023 Drama

A rare mountain getaway forces M and Jiang, a gay couple in a long term open relationship, to confront buried emotions and unresolved tensions. What begins as a peaceful hike takes an unexpected turn when M leads them onto a more adventurous path.

SHORT FILM

100 Apples

2014 Drama

A Taiwanese art student seeks to understand his sexuality while coping with the imminent departure of a man who is his both his teacher and close friend.

May Who?

2015 Comedy, Fantasy, Romance

Follows a schoolgirl who discharges electricity when excited, aiming to win over a heart-throb senior with her friend Pong's help.

Rage

2016 Drama, Mystery, Thriller

An unsolved murder intertwines three disparate stories across Japanese cities, revealing hidden connections amidst a haunting mystery.

SHORT FILM

Dawn

2012 Drama

During his evening commute, Tye interprets a stranger’s glance as a racist insult and decides to track him down for a confrontation. However, his assumptions about race, prejudice, and sexuality are challenged when he discovers that the man he targeted is actually his younger brother’s partner, forcing him to confront his own beliefs.

Oneness

2024 Romance, Thriller

The tragic story of Ivan Martin who was killed by one of his family members because of his sexual orientation.

Berlin Drifters

2017 Drama, Romance

Ryota travels to Berlin seeking a long-term relationship with a man he met online. Rejected, he finds solace with a lonely Japanese man, exploring love amidst cultural and emotional landscapes.

SHORT FILM

And We Collide

2021 Drama

An unexpected tropical encounter sparks a romance between a hopeful astronaut and a village farm boy, challenging cultural barriers and dreams.

SHORT FILM

One Night

2016 Drama, Romance

Two lonely strangers meet up for one night in Bangkok.

SHORT FILM

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.

SHORT FILM

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.

SHORT FILM

First Date

2006 Drama

An ex-con will stop at nothing to keep a date with a boy he met online.

SHORT FILM

Dissolution of Bodies

2007 Drama

During one intense night of intellectual and physical passion, two strangers attempt to defy the fleeting nature of desire. Will their forbidden union create a lasting romance, or result in just another one-night-stand?

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.