Grass Labyrinth 1979

Grass Labyrinth 1979

Grass Labyrinth 1979

Grass Labyrinth 1979
Kusa-meikyû (original title)
40m | Short, Fantasy, Romance | 12 November 1983 (Japan)

Storyline:

A young man’s determination to recover the lyrics and music to a song he loved in his childhood in an exploration of widely variant perceptions of reality. Akira is haunted by a “bouncing ball” song that he remembers his mother singing when he was a small child, and now on the verge of a sexually active adulthood, he wants to find the origins of the song. He ostensibly wanders into a time-warp in which aspects from his childhood and adulthood mix together. In this never-never land he comes across a beautiful woman/witch who is lost inside the labyrinth of her mansion, just as the young man is lost in the labyrinth of time — and on some levels, perhaps the labyrinth of his subconscious.

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The Surface 2015

The Surface 2015

The Surface 2015

The Surface 2015
1h 19m | Drama, Romance | 27 June 2015 (USA)

Storyline:

Evan Jones, a child orphan who, for years, was shifted from one foster home to another. Now a disaffected college student, he lives with his wealthy boyfriend, Chris. Their social and financial disparities have made their relationship increasingly volatile despite their mutual love for one another. While sifting through old relics at an elderly man’s yard sale, Evan finds an 8mm movie camera. The man offers to teach Evan how to use it if he comes back the following week. Upon returning, Evan meets the man’s 43-year-old son, Peter. They strike up a conversation and Peter gives him reels of old 8mm movies that are collecting dust in the garage. The home movies, featuring a young Peter and his boyhood friend touch a nerve with Evan. Their youthful flirtations and tenderness are uncomplicated and pure. Evan begins to live vicariously through the home movies and his friendship with Peter soon turns romantic. Evan’s relationship with his boyfriend, Chris splinters as he pushes for greater understanding of himself and the notions of family, love and fulfillment.

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Baltic Sun at St Petersburg 2003

Baltic Sun at St Petersburg 2003

Baltic Sun at St Petersburg 2003

Baltic Sun at St Petersburg 2003
42m | Documentary | 2003

Storyline:

A documentary about naturism in St. Petersburg, Russia, with discussions with Russian naturists about how they got involved in naturism and the problems they have faced due to being a naturist.

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Desire: The Short Films of Ohm 2019

Desire: The Short Films of Ohm 2019

Desire: The Short Films of Ohm 2019

Desire: The Short Films of Ohm 2019
1h 14m | Drama, Romance | 26 February 2019 (USA)

Storyline:

There are three interlocking stories about desire, decency, and deceit as gay men – young and old, urban and rural – connect.

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The Kumite 2009

The Kumite 2009

The Kumite 2009

 

The Kumite 2009
45m | Documentary, Action, Sport | 1 January 2009 (Ukraine)

Storyline:

Maximus is twelve and captain of the National Ukrainian Karate Full-Contact Youth Team. They are the underdog favorites as they prepare and go into the ring against the much more experienced Russian team in the Europe Karate Finals. With his father as coach played by real life Dad, Victor, he fights his own fears of defeat and leads his team into an impossible win. All new-comers to the screen will delight you with their talent in Martial arts. You will be cheering for Maximus in the final bout. Viewer discretion is advised for fighting scenes and language.

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The Gorilla Kid 1977

The Gorilla Kid 1977

The Gorilla Kid 1977

The Gorilla Kid 1977
El rey de los gorilas (original title)
1h 42m | Action, Adventure, Family | 14 July 1977 (Mexico)

Storyline:

A small boy abandoned in the jungle and raised by a benevolent group of apes slowly begins to realize that he isn’t quite like the rest of his primate family in this touching meditation on the bond shared between man and beast.

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Shanghai Panic 2002

Shanghai Panic 2002

Shanghai Panic 2002

Shanghai Panic 2002
Wo men hai pa (original title)
1h 27m | Drama, Romance | 14 February 2002 (Germany)

Storyline:

Growing up in the shadows of Shanghai, Bei (Li Zhinan), a disillusioned dancer, spends most of his time in a drug-induced haze. But when he begins developing AIDS-like symptoms and fears he could be seriously ill, he turns to his three best friends to help him forget. Complications ensue when Bei and another friend, Jie (Zhou Zijie), begin to feel more than mutual camaraderie, which throws their sexuality into serious question.

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Euphoria S02 E03 (2022)

Euphoria S02 E03 (2022)

Euphoria S02 E03 (2022)

Euphoria S02 E03 (2022)
Ruminations: Big and Little Bullys
61m | Drama | Episode aired Jan 23, 2022

Storyline:

Rue pursues a new business venture as she helps forge a friendship between Jules and Elliot. Cassie settles into a routine, while Lexi pours herself into mounting a school play. Maddy considers getting back together with Nate, and Cal finds a target.

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