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Feeding Boys, Ayaya (2003)

Feeding Boys, Ayaya poster
Directed by
Zi'en Cui

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This docudrama follows young gay and bisexual men in China as they choose between low-wage labor and sex work for more freedom and money. It shows the boredom of slow days and the disruption of irregular hours when customers call at any time.

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