In celebration of the end of #PrideMonth2023, here are 5 local LGBT+ movies to watch:
- Ang Nanay Kong Tatay (1978)
- Markova (2000)
- Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Olivers (2005)
- Ang Lihim Ni Antonio (2008)
- Tarima (2010)
Ang Tatay Kong Nanay
(Dolphy, Niño Mulach, Phillip Salvador, Marissa Delgado)
Coring is left to take care of the baby of his former ward. Years later, the mother suddenly shows up to claim him.
Markova: Comfort Gay
(Dolphy, Epy Quizon, Eric Quizon)
A female impersonator tells her story to a journalist but is met with skepticism. In baring her truth, Markova painfully recalls her experiences as a comfort gay during World War II.
Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros
(Nathan Lopez, JR Valentin)
Maxie, a pre-teen who is comfortable with and is accepted by his family for his sexuality, develops a crush on a police officer who helps him after being assaulted. Their worlds collide as the police goes after his family’s illegal activities.
Ang Lihim ni Antonio
(Kenjie Garcia, Josh Ivan Morales)
(TRIGGER WARNING: Rape)
Antonio is a teenage boy who is alienated by his friends and family as he starts exploring his sexuality. His world comes crashing down when his uncle comes to live with him and his mother.
Tarima
(Fanny Serano, Gloria Romera, Rocky Salumbides)
Roselo is torn between his devotion to God and his love for a man. Adding pressure to everything is the need to care for his ailing and overbearing mother.
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