Homosexuality Tackled in a Philippine Movie

Memories. There are several things in life that whatever we do, we just can't forget. Things that gave a very big impact and shaped our view of the world. Some may be bad, some are good. We experience these things in different ways. It could be your most embarrassing moment, or the day you won an award, or maybe ... your first love. And where else could we find the greatest mine of memories but our high school life. But this movie, is far too different than the normal high school life story we encounter in the silver screen.



The story is about the life of a high school misfit Felix (Khalil Ramos) and how his life changed after meeting the Snyder brothers. The new half-American transfer students who, like him felt isolated. The story does not simply tackle the hardships of growing up but also delves deeper into friendship, hopes, dreams, love and sexuality. Some scenes proved to be provocative and very sensitive. This is a very bold move from the producers to release a film with this kind of genre in the Philippines. The country is known to have a very conservative and religious culture.

The currently released trailers proved to be interesting presenting gripping scenes that leaves you quirking in your seats. This is another extraordinarily unique piece of work and a huge step in the maturity of the Philippine industry. This is not the first movie that tackled homosexuality but it sure is something to watch out for. The curtains will be opened on the 15th of March in Philippine Cinemas.

The big question now lies, Is the Philippines ready to accept the influx of ideas of the new century?



Written by Jason Paul Laxamana
Directed by : Petersen Vargas

Starring :
Khalil Ramos
Ethan Salvador
Jameson Blake