Gay Films with Asian Characters

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.

Remembering His Touch

2023 Compilation

Five short films that question the fate of lost love and the longing for answers. When you fight to hold on to the past, is it ever truly worth it?

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.

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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Silim

2025 Drama

On the eve of his first Christmas after a deep personal loss, Hayden flees to the Philippines in hopes of escaping his rapidly devolving personal life. His desperate bid for human connection propels him through a roiling Manila night that brings him face to face with the last person he wants to see: himself.

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Sunken Plum

2017 Drama, Mystery

A transgender Chinese woman receives news of her mother's death. As the only 'son', she feels obligated to return to her birthplace, even though she'll have to hide her true self from family and friends.

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According to My Mother

2016 Comedy, Drama

After the death of his beloved aunt, Daniel, a gay, struggling actor, visits Esther, his devout Christian, Korean mother. Despite their differences, they try to heal together. But old habits die hard.

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100% Cotton

2000 Comedy

A gay couple question love and light bulbs over laundry.

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The Golden Pin

2009 Drama, Romance

A young Vietnamese-Canadian swimmer finds himself struggling between the expectations of his family and the demands of his heart. His father wants him to marry soon, but his mother, haunted by a past romance, hopes her son will stand up for what he believes.

No Breathing

2013 Drama, Romance

Two very different restless youths join a swimming competition for love and friendship which is, in fact, a rite of passage to growing up.

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Negative Two

2019 Drama

A young gay man begins an intimate texting exchange with a stranger he meets online.

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.

Boys Life 7

2010 Compilation

A compilation of four gay short films selected from the Sundance Film Festival.

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.