This one's a beautiful, tender, quiet romantic drama with a moody atmosphere, set in a tight knit Welsh fishing community. It's a touching story about a man waking up sexually in the middle of his life, and how he, his family, and everyone around him deal with it, which makes it emotional and sentimental without ever getting over the top. The slow burn plays out against a landscape that's as bleak as it is gorgeous, where quiet, closed off men are stuck inside rigid ideas of what masculinity should be. Some people might be reminded of "God's Own Country," but I think both films are lovely in their own way. Jack is a middle aged guy who co-owns a mussel farm with his rough around the edges brother Dyfan, and the tension between the two of them is simmering under the surface right from the start. Dyfan's three sons all help out with the work, while Jack's sulky teenage son Tom keeps skipping out. Jack's been with his wife since they were both 16, and...
A colorful and lively short film about asking uncomfortable questions in a daft and funny way. It depicts a conversation between two boys, Merry and Happy, during which they explore the themes of freedom, prejudice, social scrutiny and passion for one another.
I'll Be With You (Korea)
Two friends attend a funeral of a friend who committed suicide. The incident brings these two guys closer.
Yonatan abandons the army in an attempt to reunite with his ex-boyfriend but finds himself alone in Tel Aviv, without a place to sleep. Broken and confused, he goes on a wild night's journey looking for consolation. HOT!
The Turning Road (Korea)
Soon-ho works part-time at the Chinese restaurant. Going for his first delivery, he falls for Yu-jin who answers the door, and Yu-jin can tell that Soon-ho is gay.
Two young men meet for casual sexual intercourse. The physical connection is undeniable. A moment changes everything and a decision needs to be made if this is to become a real encounter.
Insomnia (Taiwan)
A young man, is visited by a mysterious voice, forcing him to reveal the murder he committed.
Tired of repeated life and work, Dong Soo goes biking but hurts himself. He finds a farmhouse wandering around and stays there for a few days with the help of In-pyo. The boys are attracted to each other leading to passionate kiss.
Secret (Korea)
Two boys hook up in the university campus. They go to the dormitory and have sex. But both of them are harboring secrets.
The unexpected arrival of a gay Nigerian migrant in the Belgian countryside shakes up the fragile daily life of two men living a secret relationship. A very beautiful short.
Ice (Korea)
Two guys are friends with benefit and are drug addicts. When they take drugs, they experience utmost pleasure. However, as they experience this false pleasure, they also feel anxious in their relationship.
Michele lives and studies in London. They’ve been dreaming of working in fashion since they were a child, and they are now a gender fluid model at an agency. Born a man, Michele feels they are a third sex. A portrait of a boy, the desire to learn photography and a question. Michele’s world is constantly changing, a metamorphosis of body and soul, in search of his true form. At over 50 minutes, this is not really a short film.
6 short episodes over a weekend in Montreal. A young attractive guy who hasn't gotten over his ex meets a sexy New Yorker named Hugh online and Hugh is coming to Montreal for an unexpected weekend visit.
Anders (Netherlands) [Something About Alex]
A young teenager develops a close friendship with his older sister's boyfriend, and must confront the depth of his feelings when the couple decides to move away. A very string film about gender conformity.
13 year old Jay is fascinated by his toned and athletic older brother. In order to get close to him, Jay feigns an interest in basketball so that his brother will practice with him. Steadily, Jay's fascination develops into an attraction.
In Their Room: London
Series of episodes about gay men and their bedroom complimenting the revealing nature of their everyday activities including fantasies, turn-ons and vulnerabilities.
Two lovers must confront the limits of their relationship and the consequences of loss in the time between a neighbor calling the police and the police arriving at the scene of a domestic dispute.
A Bronx Story (USA)
Two hot gay Dominican men living in Bronx, New York, navigate modern-day relationship's trails and tribulations. Two gorgeous men but a bad story and short film.
Shy Pop artist Wendel can't work up the nerve to break up with his boyfriend, so he has anonymous trysts with other men. Meanwhile, when his female friend Margaret pressures him into an intimate relationship.
Going My Home (Korea)
A HIV-Positive guy comes back to his hometown. He meets a guy and they head to a hotel where the stranger finds the box of pills in Yong Geun's bag.
In a motel room a sexual threesome has been arranged. The two men lying in wait are officers from the Central Narcotics Bureau, ready to apprehend their suspect, who is going to show up with crystal meth at any moment thinking he is coming for a threesome.
A Lack of Gravity (USA)
With a new partner and a quiet life in the suburbs, Jared finds himself tackling new obstacles. How does he live his life as a dignified gay man in a society that does not consider him equal?
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