Tubog sa Ginto (1971)
- Directed by
- Lino Brocka
- Genre
- LGBTQ-related film
- Country
- Philippines
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 5.4 of 10 from 5 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A closeted gay businessman in the Philippines navigates his secret life and the tensions it creates with his family and society. The film follows his struggles with identity and the painful choices he must make.
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What happens
Tubog sa Ginto (English: Dipped in Gold) is a 1970 Philippine drama film written and directed by Lino Brocka based on the comics serial by Mars Ravelo. It starred Eddie Garcia as a businessman who is also a closeted homosexual. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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