The Masseur
| The Masseur Masahista | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Brillante Mendoza |
| Written by | Brillante Mendoza Boots Agbayani Pastor |
| Starring | Coco Martin Jacklyn Jose Allan Paule Katherine Luna |
Release date |
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Running time | 76 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Languages | Filipino Kapampangan |
The Masseur (Filipino: Masahista) is a 2005 Filipino film written and directed by Brillante Mendoza.[1] This film is about a young man who gives massages to gay men in Manila and had a relationship.
Plot
Iliac is a young masseur who went home to Pampanga to find out that his bedridden father is dead. Iliac assists in the preparation of his father's burial including dressing his dead father up inside the morgue.
Awards
| Year | Film Festival/Award | Award | Category/Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Young Critics Circle, Philippines | Best Movie | |
| 2006 | Young Critics Circle, Philippines | Best Actor | Coco Martin |
| 2006 | Brisbane Filmfest, Australia | Interfaith Award | |
| 2005 | 58th Locarno International Film Festival, Switzerland | Golden Leopard award | Video competition |
References
- ^ Weissberg, Jay (16 August 2005). "Review: The Masseur". Variety. Retrieved 12 April 2017.
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