Spa Night

Spa Night

2016 · 96 min · EN · NR · 5.6 (35 votes)
Dir. Andrew Ahn · Starring Joe Seo, Haerry Kim, Janice Pak, Cho Youn-ho, Tae Song, Topher Park
Drama

A young Korean-American man works to reconcile his obligations to his struggling immigrant family with his burgeoning sexual desires in the underground world of gay hookups at Korean spas in Los Angeles.

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This film offers an intimate, quiet exploration of identity and desire, steeped in a melancholic atmosphere. It's a tender, anxious slow-burn, navigating the tension between cultural expectations and personal longing. The experience is introspective, observing a young man's journey with a delicate, naturalistic touch.

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