Hu Liou, a young man from the countryside, came to Manila. While enduring a low salary at a construction site, he was also looking for his childhood s[Expand All]
Hu Liou, a young man from the countryside, came to Manila. While enduring a low salary at a construction site, he was also looking for his childhood sweetheart. However, this cruel city seems to have set up a tight net. For survival and for the woman he loves, Julio must risk everything and pay the price. This is a classic work by a legendary Filipino director that deeply analyzes society. The film boldly depicts male prostitutes and gay men. Its popular plot combines Italian new realism with American film noir techniques, and it is hailed as the most significant work in the history of Filipino cinema.[Collapse]
