Gay Films with Asian Characters

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Bold Eagle

2022 Comedy, Drama

In a dark Navotas City apartment crammed with encyclopedias, family albums and wrestling posters, a man and his feline friend watch gay adult movies and cat videos.

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My Eleventh Brother

2016 Drama

In a continuous adoption cycle to replace a missing brother, Sung-woo confides in his 11th new elder brother, Sung-kyu, sharing a deep-seated secret.

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Lost

2016 Drama

In the depths of night, Kelvin, a solitary young man, crosses paths with George through an exploration of a gay dating app.

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Half a Life

2017 Animation, Documentary

Follows a young, gay Egyptian activist navigating Egypt's increasingly dangerous climate for LGBT individuals, facing a critical choice between safety and staying true to himself.

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Old Narcissus

2017 Comedy

Yamazaki, a former beauty struggling with aging, meets Leo, leading to a painful realization during an S&M encounter, challenging his self-image.

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Forest Dreaming

2013 Drama

In a parallel world, the paths of four men briefly intersect before drifting apart again. After spending the night together, He Sen and Lin Feng awaken from the same dream - one remembers it as a vision of love, while the other is left haunted by an inevitable goodbye.

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Bomgay

1996 Documentary

Based on the gay poetry of R. Raj Rao, these six vignettes depict the underground and twisted nature of the gay identity in urban India. Part Genet, part Bollywood this film combines acidic verse and insightful imagery to reveal the emerging gay community in post-liberalized India of the 1990's.

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Fertilizer

2019 Comedy, Drama, Romance

As he puts an emotionally abusive relationship behind him, Michael finds a new calling in writing about the misadventures of gay dating.

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Secret

2013 Drama

Ji Hoon and Kyung Soomeet up on the university campus. The two enjoy dating and enter the dormitory of Kyung Soo. But the behavior of Kyung Soo seems to hide something strange.

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Allen Ginsberg Gives Great Head

2007 Drama

A poetic homage to the great American poet of Howl. A political pamphlet against the repressive censorship of Singapore. An artistic piece of adult entertainment.

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The First Conversation Between Frank and I

2018 Comedy

This video artwork delves into intimacy and identity as Frank, an army veteran, navigates his aspirations and connections with a gay artist in New York City, exploring the complexities of desire and self-discovery.

Melody of Our Love

2008 Drama

Maki, a young music student, has fallen hard for his classmate Ruiku. Determined to break through Ruiku's walls, Maki sets out to win the heart of the boy he can't stop thinking about, no matter how difficult the journey may be.

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Just

2007 Drama

After a casual meet, two men confront intimacy and uncertainty in a revealing encounter.

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My Pistachio

2018 Romance

Moo Young navigates his crush on senior Han Bit in a play where love and ambition collide.

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Buddy Park

2018 Comedy

Jinho, approaching 30 and still a virgin, faces unexpected offers and challenges from his best friend Taewoong.

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A Cohabitation

2019 Drama, Romance

In 2013 Taipei, a newly moved-in gay couple faces separation when one partner is diagnosed with HIV.

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The Interpreter

2019 Drama, Romance

Kaito, a Japanese-American interpreter in Tokyo, is hired to bridge the language gap between Jacob, an American pursuing a romance with a Japanese woman named Hiromi. But as he becomes increasingly involved in their lives, Kaito begins to notice unsettling inconsistencies that suggest someone is hiding a dangerous secret. To uncover the truth, he must step out from behind the scenes before it's too late.

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Matsalab

2025 Action, Comedy, Romance

In the aftermath of a chase, a wounded young stunna finds comfort in the hands of another.

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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.