Gay Films with Asian Characters

Formula 17

2004 Comedy, Romance

A gay teenager finds love with an architect after moving to the city in search of a summer job.

Tropical Malady

2004 Drama, Fantasy, Romance

A soldier's romance with a country boy intertwines with a Thai folk tale of shape-shifting shamans, weaving a tale of love, tradition, and the supernatural in a mesmerizing journey.

SHORT FILM

After Noon

2020 Drama

Two teenage boys experience a seemingly ordinary afternoon that stirs up hidden emotions, leading to a testing of their boundaries.

The Masseur

2005 Drama

Iliac, who works in a massage parlor providing more than massages to gay clients, must reconcile his job with his family responsibilities after his father's death.

Bathhouse

2005 Drama

Explores the world of gay bathhouses, where men seek relaxation, companionship, and the elusive perfect boyfriend.

No Touching at All

2014 Drama, Romance

Toshiaki is a young gay man. On the first day of work, he meets Yosuke in the elevator. Yosuke is Toshiaki's new boss. Toshiaki is attracted to Yosuke. Toshiaki can't be honest with his feelings about it due to a traumatic incident from his past.

Twilight Dancers

2006 Drama

Dwight, a newcomer to the dance bars, navigates the perilous world of dancing for money alongside his part-time lover Alfred, facing challenges in their relationship.

Big Bang Love, Juvenile A

2006 Drama, Fantasy

Two male prisoners find solace and connection amidst the harsh realities of life and the weight of a shared past.

No Regret

2006 Drama, Romance

Sumin, an orphan juggling factory work, art college, and a night job, faces an unexpected advance from a wealthy businessman during a routine driving shift.

Eternal Summer

2006 Drama, Romance

Two best friends, Shane and Jonathan, explore evolving aspects of their sexuality and personal growth.

The Inmate

2007 Drama, Romance

Tells the story of Rommel, who accidentally kills a boy and finds friendship with Esteban in jail. After release, Rommel and his wife Sita's lives are disrupted by Esteban's return, leading to profound self-discovery.

SHORT FILM

Engaged

2019 Comedy, Drama, Romance

Darren's only wish is to propose to his longtime boyfriend. What unexpected obstacles lie ahead?

Aichaku

2024 Drama

The lives of an American expat and a half Japanese construction worker living in rural Japan are forever changed over the course of three days as they engage in an unexpected romance.

Antonio’s Secret

2008 Drama

Antonio navigates his sexuality in Manila while hosting his uncle.

SHORT FILM

Journey to the Shore

2020 Romance

High school couple Min Ha and Sang Bum celebrate their 100th day anniversary with a journey to the shore, where their differing attitudes towards public displays of affection reveal deeper insecurities and secrets.

Permanent Residence

2009 Drama, Romance

A young man pursues an impossible love with his straight boyfriend while contemplating the fragility of life and love.

SHORT FILM

Two Men

2017 Fantasy, Musical

Two men fall in love with each other in an all-male world. As their relationship develops, however, it is no longer their own personal matter, but rather a jarring dissonance in this masculine world. The minorities express their needs, but their expression seems so powerless and fragile in comparison with the society at large.

COMING SOON

3670

2025 Drama

Cheol-jun has become close friends with many, but he conceals the fact that he is gay from them. Contending with feelings of isolation and longing for deeper connection, summons the courage to explore Seoul's vibrant gay community.

There’s a Zombie Outside

2024 Horror

A struggling artist is deeply enmeshed in the world of cult cinema. As his identity blurs with his dark creations, he starts to see the monster from his films creeping into his reality, leaving him unable to distinguish fact from fiction.

COMING SOON SHORT FILM

Callback

2026 Drama

A man's evening takes an unexpected turn when his partner's exciting career news leads to chaos and mayhem in their shared apartment.

Jackstone 5

2025 Comedy

Five gay men, who were inseparable in their youth-calling themselves the "Jackstone 5", reunite decades later after living very different lives. What begins as a lighthearted catch-up filled with nostalgia gradually exposes the wounds, secrets and compromises each carried in order to survive in a conservative society.

Silent Sparks

2024 Drama, Romance

Ex-con Pua dives into criminal life after prison. He reconnects with Mi-ji, his old cellmate, but things aren't as he imagined. The two face tough decisions as they navigate their new reality in the underworld.

Mudrasta: Ang Beking Ina

2025 Comedy

A gay man discovers that he is set to inherit half an estate and gain control of a family business, but only if he lives with his late lover's orphaned sons and their formidable grandmother.

Santuaryo

2010 Drama

Archie's quest for treasure intertwines with his reconnection with William, revealing the value of love amidst hardship and personal revelation on an island fraught with unexpected challenges.

SHORT FILM

Blowie

2018 Drama

How far does teenage sexual frustration take you when you have no outlets?

SHORT FILM

The Sea We’ve Never Seen

2021 Drama

David's friend from college comes to visit him in LA, but his flight back to China has been canceled due to the pandemic. During the time they live together, David has a secret that he doesn't know whether or not he should tell.

A Moment for Love

2025 Comedy, Romance

A singer songwriter meets a fashion designer and becomes part of his magical chosen family.