Dado and Estrella want to to start a family and forget their old work as sex workers. But when they meet Baby, their relationship turns shaky as Estrella finds out about Dado and Baby's affair.
Acting
Sid Lucero's slow-burn desperation is magnetic.
Direction
Alix Jr. finds poetry in Manila's margins.
Cinematography
Neon-drenched intimacy that never feels exploitative.
Director
Adolfo Alix Jr.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Alix Jr. filmed in actual Poblacion bars, blurring documentary and fiction—several extras were former sex workers.
The film sparked debate in Philippine queer cinema circles for its unflinching portrayal of bisexual male promiscuity rarely shown in mainstream media.
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