Two insecurities, one unbreakable bond — and a career pivot you won't see coming.
Ho Ko-chun suffers from ‘Small Penis Syndrome’. As an adolescent high school student, Ko-chun often feels miserable about his penis size. Only until he meets the cheerful Lok Tsz-kwan, he can finally be energized and uplifted. Tsz-kwan reveals to Ko-chun that he, like Ko-chun, doesn’t have normal penis size. They soon build a perfect bond of friendship. They call themselves as the 'little birdmen'. Unfortunately, it doesn't last long. Tsz-kwan has to leave Hong Kong for his study while Ko-chun stays. After many years, they meet again and they never forget each other. Yet, Tsz-kwan even persuades Ko-chun to become a male prostitute with him...Career could have changed but their friendship remains the same.
Writing
Turns juvenile premise into genuine male vulnerability.
Acting
Leung and Chow sell absurd premise with real tenderness.
Director
Lit Ka-wang
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Hong Kong's indie scene rarely tackles male sexual anxiety this directly; Lit Ka-wang's short emerged from local film school circuits pushing boundaries.
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