A boy, a teacher, and the heat of Manila summer — desire doesn't ask permission.
A subtle and brilliant sexual awakening of a boy, who is torn between following his wishes or away from them, even though the world that opens before it is too powerful to be ignored in this way.
Direction
Que lets silence and humidity do the talking.
Acting
Servo's eyes contain entire unspoken monologues.
Cinematography
Manila heat practically drips off the screen.
Director
Senedy Que
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of 2000s Filipino digital cinema boom, shot on minuscule budget yet played international queer festivals.
Senedy Que never directed another feature; this remains his singular, sweaty legacy.
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