A Frozen Flower 2008

A Frozen Flower 2008

A Frozen Flower 2008
Ssang-hwa-jeom (original title)
2h 13min | Drama , History , Romance | 30 December 2008 (South Korea)

Storyline:

The King (Joo Jin-mo) of Goryeo is married to a Yuan Dynasty princess (Song Ji-hyo), but they do not have any children. There is constant pressure on the king both from the Yuan emperor and his own counselors to produce a crown prince and ensure the continuity of the royal dynasty. The king’s palace guard is composed of thirty six young soldiers, led by military commander Hong-rim (Jo In-sung), who is also the king’s lover. The king finally decides to charge him with a strange commission: copulate the queen and beget a child. Hong-rim and the queen are uncomfortable accepting the royal order first, but they finally comply. However, their relationship does not stop at procreation, but genuinely true and intense romance soon blossoms between the two, and in this strong and close intimate relationship there is no place for the king.

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American Translation 2011

American Translation 2011

American Translation 2011
Unrated | 1h 49min | Drama | 8 June 2011 (France)

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A sexually ambiguous Frenchman tours his native countryside with his naive American lover in pursuit of the ultimate thrill. From the moment they meet, brooding Chris and the beautiful Aurore fall instantly and passionately in love but it s not long before their intense connection is consumed by Chris s dark obsession with gay men. Before long, the pair embarks on a violent and sexual journey filled with seduction and destruction of young gay hustlers. Hard-hitting, intensely sexy and wildly controversial, American Translation is a twisted Bonnie and Clyde for a new generation.

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Solo 2013

Solo 2013

Solo 2013
Unrated | 1h 16min | Thriller | 17 October 2013 (Argentina)

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A sexy, romantic and uncomfortably chilling tale of love and deception from first time director Marcelo Briem Stamm. Handsome middle class Manuel (Patrico Ramos), hurt by his previous relationship and bored being alone, meets Julio (Mario Veron), a rugged, lonely, unemployed young man in a chat room. The two eventually meet up in person and the sexual spark is quickly ignited. And while sex is satisfying and frequent, it is their collective problems with intimacy, trust and the fear of being hurt that make them hesitant to commit fully. As their relationship develops, both reveal secrets from their past but these revelations might be real, imagined or outright lies. Who is being truthful, who is real, and who truly loves the other? All is revealed in this romantic, passionate drama/thriller that offers a shocking, strangely satisfying conclusion.

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Good Boys 2005

Good Boys 2005

Good Boys 2005
Yeladim Tovim (original title)
Not Rated | 1h 15min | Crime , Drama , Romance | 2005 (Israel)

Storyline:

17-year-old Meni wears only the most fashionable clothes, interested in music, loves the cinema and works as a rent boy. He had a baby from Mika, a young drug addict prostitute. He has an adoptive mother who is also a trans-gender prostitute and clients that contact him on his cell-phone. One night he meets Tal, also a hustler and they decide to spend the night together. During that night their lives get a new meaning, but can the little hope change the life they are used to from early age? In the morning they decide to meet later at the club. Until the awaited meeting, both of them will have to deal with their weary routine of clients, marginalized people and unexpected events.

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People You May Know 2016

People You May Know 2016

People You May Know 2016
TV-MA | 1h 41min | Comedy , Drama | 28 February 2017 (Netherlands)

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‘People You May Know’ tells the story of four friends in their 40s in Los Angeles. They will have to confront a new reality when Delia gets pregnant from Joe, the best-friend who happens to be gay.

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Staying Vertical 2016 UNCENSORED

Staying Vertical 2016 UNCENSORED

Staying Vertical 2016 UNCENSORED
Rester vertical (original title)
Unrated | 1h 38min | Comedy , Drama | 3 November 2016 (Hungary)

Storyline:

Filmmaker Leo is searching for the wolf in the south of France. During a scouting excursion he is seduced by Marie, a free-spirited and dynamic shepherdess. Nine months later she gives birth to their child. Suffering from post-natal depression and with no faith in Leo, who comes and goes without warning, Marie abandons both of them. Leo finds himself alone, with a baby to care for.

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