This is the second vertical AI BL drama I've sat through, and honestly I went in knowing better. I had it on while I was doing cardio at the gym, and what struck me was just how much the plot echoed the last one I watched. Same step brother romance angle, same mystery girlfriend showing up near the end, same extra guy pining after one of the leads. Genuinely the only thing going for it was the runtime, the whole thing wrapped up in forty five minutes flat. The setup kicks off with Finn moving schools because his mom just married into money. He finds out his new step brother Aiden goes to the same place, and he's warned to keep his distance from him. Their first run in at school is rocky, just like you'd expect, but there's this odd pull between them neither can shake off. Finn keeps telling himself not to read into it because Aiden's straight and openly homophobic. Things shift when some kids start bullying Finn and the student council president, Ryan, steps in to ...
Ace, a shy newcomer is attracted to Z that he can neither ignore nor embrace. Though the attraction is clear, their inability to acknowledge and express their feelings for each other openly threatens to sever the bond that draws them instinctively to each other.
Made Of Sugar (USA)
A nostalgic portrait of a Cuban-American Family's evolving cultural heritage.
A very short quick story of a secret love that takes place in an art school. A love between two individuals, both lost in their secret lives in the bathroom of the school.
Room Closet - Truth or Dare (USA)
The classic truth or dare game is used by teenagers to express themselves. A girl thinks she is smart, but is upstaged when a boy gets to kiss his crush.
Diego, only 17, is best friends with Antonio and has a crush on him. Antonio knows it but probably doesn't enjoy it. At one of the parties Antonio almost forces Diego to rape a girl which leads to an accident that is killing Diego and their friendship. A very thought provoking short.
The 50's (USA)
Attraction between 2 men on a beach in 50s when everything was so taboo!
When Michael return home after few years, his best friend throws a party which has 3 other people. Soon a sensual game of french kissing and chocolates begin. Michael will soon realize that his sexual awakening & interest in men is not a phase and his friends happy to help.
Wrong Side (Netherlands)
The film follows a young Romanian as he fights against homosexuality that people call ‘incurable’.
Michael is 33 and he's never been with a guy. His first encounter is going to be awkward and also kinda great when he is invited by a man "in between" houses. after initial seduction and sex, the guy just asks him to leave but Michael is now happy.
Last Night (Israel)
An awkward meeting between a 16 year old hustler and a shy man who has hired him for the night but doesn't feel comfortable doing anything.
David has just came home from college, but his parents let their newly hired farm hand, Brent, to stay in his room. The mutual attraction is there, but, both of them are hesitant to make the first move. Love and compassion is what they both need.
The Lost Ring (Vietnam)
Xiao is an employee at Quan's house, both have disagreements, but despite the strong personality of Quan, he ends up having feelings for Xiao.
Ever fallen in love, in love with someone you shouldn’t have fallen in love with? THis is a film about a Chinese restaurant worker who falls in love woth an 18th century Qing dynasty god.
Love at First Degree (Singapore)
A gay boy has unconditional love for his straight best friend without any expectations. Little does he know that his feelings that he shares with a stranger online may help him come closer to his love.
Leo fantasizes about his weather forecaster. His obsession may be realized when he meets Luca, who resembles weatherman. The night will take them through desires and doubts & love?
La tapette (France) [The Mousetrap]
Baptiste is a gay man who can't stop dreaming about a woman who works at a local pub. His desire for her makes him go on a journey of unprotected sex.
The film shows a growing obsession of a man to another man who he sees in his swimming club.
CaÃda libre (Colombia) [Free Fall]
Out of the hunting shadows of sexual underground Medellin, sixteen-year-old Jhony is excitedly hopeful about a date with they boy he loves. Beautiful film.
Sr. Raposo (Brazil)
A staged documentary about the daily life of Acácio, who found out he was HIV+ in 1995.
During a night of drinking, a guy arrives by chance in an apartment where an orgy takes place. Embarrassed, he locks himself in the bathroom where he will find a sleeping guy he knows pretty well.
Ocaso (Brazil) [Sunset]
Late in the afternoon, a student and a construction worker sit on the edge of the bay and leave traces on the landscape.
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