TV & Movie / May. 29, 2020
Whether you were born and raised in Taiwan, have been or never been to Taiwan, these 10 Taiwanese gay shorts are sure to make you crave for more Taiwanese... men. The intriguing Taiwanese stories follow young hearts who are lost in a sea of sultriness, searching for a sense of belonging, and yearning for unforgettable romance. But no matter what comes in the way, happiness is always at the other end of the rainbow!
Military Dog
New to BDSM, young military officer Lee Jun-Zhong meets DT, master of human dogs. One late night in the military camp, Jun-Zhong irresistibly sneaks into a restroom to call DT. Given a task to prove his loyalty to his master, can Jun-Zhong face his inner desires honestly and overcome his doubts and fear?
Gentleman Spa
A chubby man named Hao works as a janitor at a gay spa. For him, romantic relationships are inconceivable. One day, an attractive customer, Kai, walks in and gives Hao the opportunity to massage him. As they talk and get to know each other, they bond. However, things do not go as smoothly as Hao expected…
That Room
Shih committed suicide in his room on last year’s Moon Festival. Wei, deeply in love with Shih, is still suffering from the devastating loss. Alone and living in their apartment in endless grief, memories cut Wei as a dagger while yearn bruises him all over, and causes him to isolate himself. Moon Festival is around the corner. Confronted with death, lover, relatives, and friends, what is Wei to do?
Fragile Souls
The college entrance exam nears. Students are cramming all night in school. Zi-Fan, the president of the student union is working on tests while listening to a strange cassette. Zi-Fan has a crush on Jie, but he never in his wildest dreams imagined that Jie would like him back. When Zi-Fan sees Jie leave the classroom, he follows him. He finds him in the restroom…
Jay
Jay, a 13-year-old boy, 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 something else.
Shiba San and Meow Chan
Shiba San and Meow Chan, a children’s show that features a dog and a cat, has been a hit among kids, and the two brothers who star in it have become famous. Though radiant on stage, they have something on their minds. Shiba san has been secretly in love with a married man, while Meow Chan misses his long-time-no-seen mother. An unexpected journey then lead the two strays to confront their emptiness within.
A Cohabitation
2013, Taipei, a gay couple who just moved in together, is forced to separate because one of them has HIV...
Boxing
Rong is an amateur boxer living in Taipei who feels helpless for the future, until one day during a boxing training when Wei enters his world. They hit it off immediately. Despite their many character differences, affection grows as the two familiarise in the ring. Rong, however, finds it hard to tell Wei what he feels. Perhaps through boxing, the two would be able to skim them from this ambiguous relationship...
Tidal
Ocean, a boy born and raised on a small island, has a taboo relationship with Tide, a sailor whose ship regularly docks the island. One day, when Tide's ship docks again, Ocean wants to tell Tide that he has convinced his mother to let him go sailing, but Tide has been concealing his marriage with a woman to Ocean and decides to end their romance.
Lost
Kelvin, a solitary young man meets George on a gay dating app. They meet up and have a one-night stand. George wants to go bare back. Kelvin hesitates but eventually agrees out of lust. Afterwards, Kelvin finds himself irrecoverable from a cold. Recalling that night, Kelvin goes to the hospital for HIV test. But while the window period hinders a 100% accurate test result, Kelvin realizes that George has disappeared as he cannot reach him…
