Masahista (2005)
- Directed by
- Brillante Mendoza
- Genre
- LGBTQ-related film
- Country
- Philippines
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Rated
- R-18
- Rating
- 5.9 of 10 from 17 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 young man works as a masseur in a small shop, providing massages to male clients. He also cares for his sick father at home, navigating the demands of his job and his family life.
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What happens
The Masseur (Filipino: Masahista) is a 2005 Filipino psychological drama film directed by Brillante Mendoza (in his directorial debut) from a story he co-wrote with Boots Agbayani Pastor, who solely wrote the screenplay. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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