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Three New Films from the Philippines
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| Daybreak |
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Sometimes Doing The Right Thing Is Wrong
A beautiful and poignant love story from acclaimed director Adolfo Alix
Jr. and starring festival favorite Coco Martin (The Masseur). Daybreak
happens entirely in one place: a gorgeous modern house in the Filipino
countryside and with only two characters. William and JP spend one
night contemplating whether to break up or continue their relationship.
The men allow us to know their biggest lies and the biggest truths...
two people loving each other, clinging to each other, betraying each
other- behind the veil of words - they are drawn to each other, but
will the dawn of a new day bring this intimacy to an end?
Extras:
Special Alternative Ending, Trailer, Letterboxed, Interactive Menus
Directed by Adolfo B. Aix Jr. Written by Charliebebs Gohetia Produced by Noel D. Ferrer
Featuring: Coco Martin and Paolo Rivero
Philippines/2008/75 Mins./Tagalog with English Subtitles/Color
DVD - $29.95
To Buy:
TLA Video
Amazon
To Rent:
Netflix
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| No Way Out (Walang Kawala) |
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From Joel Lamangan maker of Soft Hearts and Heavenly Touch
Joaquin,
an unassuming fisherman, is forced to confront his homosexuality when
his sex-starved wife returns from her overseas job eager to get
pregnant. His young and impulsive lover, Waldo flees to Manila in
disgust.
After a month of hesitation, Joaquin leaves his wife to
follow Waldo. His search takes him on a seamy yet colorful trip through
Manila's gay underbelly. He discovers Waldo's dangerous flirtation with
Rufo, a bisexual rogue cop who holds the clue to Waldo's disappearance.
Rufo lures Joaquin into his home and introduces him to his submissive
wife, Beng.
A sadist who beats up Beng regularly, Rufo turns
Joaquin into a prisoner and sex slave -- like he did to Waldo. When
Joaquin is finally reunited with Waldo, he discovers that Rufo is about
to sell them like fish to an international sex trafficking ring, along
with his personal harem of male and female captives. With Beng's help,
the two lovers plot their escape.
Directed by Joel Lamangan Written by Eric Ramos
Produced by Manny Valera DMV Entertainment Inc.
Featuring: Jean Garcia, Emilio Garcia, Polo Ravales and Joseph Bitangcol
Philippines/2009/97 Mins./Tagalog with English Subtitles/Color
To Buy:
TLA Video
Amazon.com
To Rent:
Netflix
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From Joel Lamangan maker of Soft Hearts and No Way Out
Nursing student Rodel supports his schooling by working nights at the Heavenly Touch Spa, a gay massage parlor. He likes working with his hands and his knowledge of anatomy make him one of the most desired workers. When he discovers that his high school crush, Jonard, is unemployed, Rodel decides to teach him the ropes (or is that rubs) and get him a job at the spa.
But Heavenly Touch Spa lives up to its name only for the gay men who support it, the place is really run by a crime syndicate the treats some boys cruelly, sells drugs and forces prostitution. As Jonard and Rondel uncover the seamy of the spa a tension builds that can only be released when justice is brought to all.
Directed by Joel Lamangan Written by Eric Ramos
Produced by Manny Valera DMV Entertainment Inc.
Featuring: Paolo Serrano, Marco Morales and Joash Balejado
Philippines/2009/97 Mins./Tagalog with English Subtitles/Color
To Buy:
TLA Video
Amazon.com
To Rent:
Netflix
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