Queer East: I Love You, Beksman 18
In this reverse coming-out story, glamorous make-up artist and fashion designer Dali is assumed by his friends, colleagues, and queer family to be gay. But when he falls for Angel, a beauty pageant queen, Dali comes out as straight.
The problem is, nobody believes him – not even Angel. So the make-up artist resolves to prove his manhood, attempting to persuade Angel and her hyper-masculine brothers that he is the right man for her.
With vibrantly coloured production design and a catchy soundtrack, this high-camp comedy from the Philippines challenges gender stereotypes, and calls into question our assumptions about what is gay or straight.
Award-winning actor Christian Bables shines in the lead role, delicately capturing the vulnerability that underlies Dali’s frequently hilarious attempts to win his true love’s heart.
- Director
- Percival Intalan
- Year
- 2022
- Duration
- 1 hour 46 minutes
- Language
- Filipino with English Subtitles
- Cast
- Christian Bables, Iana Bernardez, Keempee de Leon
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