Gay Films with a Rural Setting

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Homo Sensorium

2020 Drama

Explores the intersection of science and art through the human body, linking visual imagery with movement to question whether humanity is still evolving or has already reached its peak, and what form of existence might come after Homosapiens.

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Hitch

2000 Drama

Two friends on a road-trip: one is gay, the other straight. The former gets attracted to the latter.

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My Brother

2015 Drama

After a family tragedy, Alberto returns from Berlin, where he enjoyed freedom as a comic illustrator, to his stifling hometown in Spain, confronting past wounds and new realities.

Unhappy Birthday

2011 Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Set in and around the remote tidal island of Amen, three outsiders' battles against the twisted morals of an antiquated community.

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Vail Trip

2025 Drama

Four college friends reunite for a weekend birthday trip, illuminating old emotions and igniting new connections.

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Eklipse

2026 Drama

In the summer of 1999, Tomy and his best friend Chris spend their days on an alpine dairy, helping with the milking and exploring the countryside. But when Chris learns that Tomy’s father is in hospital with AIDS, fear and prejudice drive them apart, leaving Tomy to face both rejection and his family’s painful silence.

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Tropic of the Mourning Gecko

2026 Drama

As eighteen-year-old Yorgos prepares to leave his Cretan village for military service, an encounter with another young man stirs feelings he has never allowed himself to face. In the final heat of summer, the future once planned for him begins to fall away.

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Fog

2020 Drama

A young man tries to navigate a difficult relationship with his abusive father, whose harsh treatment impacts both him and his mother. As tensions grow, he finds solace and understanding through the bond he shares with his lover and closest friend.

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Gay as the Sun

2020 Comedy, Sci-Fi

Billy learns to confront his own shame and desire during one long, hot day at an all-male nudist camp.

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Lake

2014 Animation, Fantasy, Romance

A hiker gets lost in the woods and decides to take a dip in the lake, where he encounters a mysterious young man.

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Alley Cat

2024 Drama

Isolated in his small Southern town, a young man creates a female alter-ego to become closer to his roommate, a high-school dropout who dreams of becoming a breakout star.

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Body of Angels

2016 Drama, Mystery, Romance

Remi throws himself on the ground, listens to birds and falls asleep in hedges. Gabriel opens his stomach to the tip of a knife. They meet.

Perfidia

2009 Drama, Thriller

A man seeks solitude at a secluded hotel in the New York mountains to reflect on a life-changing decision, leading to a profound personal reckoning amidst serene and introspective surroundings.

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Whale Valley

2013 Drama

Follow the poignant journey of two brothers in a remote fjord, where the younger one's perspective leads them to a life-altering crossroad.

Flyover Country

2013 Comedy, Drama

A heartwarming tale of friendship, love, and acceptance set in America's heartland.

Dam

2015 Drama

After a one-night stand, J and Jo embark on a mountain hike where unresolved self-hatred and the quest for love culminate in a psychologically charged confrontation.

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.

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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.

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Nuclear Family

2020 Drama, Romance

Jules seeks his first love amidst a chaotic summer, navigating challenges posed by his eccentric mother.

Disco Limbo

2016 Drama

After a fleeting encounter at a party sparks a brief infatuation, a young man embarks on a search to find the mysterious stranger who captured his interest.

Alaska Is a Drag

2017 Drama

Follows Leo's journey as a drag queen in Alaska, finding unexpected connections and self-discovery in a small town.

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STUM (Tongue-Tied)

2018 Drama

A young boy in southwestern Norway conquering his personal challenges.

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I Just Don’t Like You… A Love Story

2024 Drama

A day hike ends in frustration for a gay couple.

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Thank You for Dancing

2016 Drama, Romance

A lifelong relationship is coming to an end, the last winter two elderly men, former athletes, spend living together.

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Loving Silence

2025 Drama, Romance

When Jerome runs into his old flame Luke at a silent retreat, their past threatens to unravel his present.

Who by Fire

2024 Drama

Seventeen-year-old Jeff stays at film director Blake Cadieux's wilderness lodge after being invited by friend Max's family. When strange events occur, Jeff suspects something is amiss with the director and his retreat.

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Mimo

2022 Drama

Two 18-year-old boys, Tomas, and Ales travel through the Czech countryside with an unordinary business plan. Who has ever thought about renovating and renting out an old WWII bunker? However, a small joke causes unexpected emotional turmoil. And so before making their dreams come true, they are forced to reconsider the true nature of their relationship... squeezed into one sleeping bag.