@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
This romantic dramedy highlights the relationship between Ace, the influential Mendoza family’s perfect son, and Gio, a gay porn content creator and sex worker. While they see themselves an ideal match, the uptight Mendoza matriarch Angelica doesn’t seem to think so.
Quick Stats
5.0
TMDB Rating
1
Votes
50m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Return
Key Crew
DirectorIvan Andrew Payawal
EditorJohn Rogers
Produced by
Vivamax
Where to Watch
Streaming
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Bob Jbeili
Topper Fabregas
Kurt Kendrick
Marnie Lapus
Omar Flores
Adrienne Vergara
