Moneyboys

Moneyboys

2021 · 116 min · ZH · 6.2 (42 votes)
Dir. C.B. Yi · Starring Kai Ko, Chloe Maayan, Bai Yufan, JC Lin, Sun Qiheng, Yan-Ze Lu · Music Yun Xie-Loussignian
Drama

Fei works illegally to support family, but they reject his lifestyle. Through Long, Fei finds hope, until encountering Xiaolai, his past love, who makes him confront his guilt.

VIBE

A tender, melancholic gaze at the lives of young male sex workers in Taipei. It's a raw, intimate portrait of yearning for connection and acceptance amidst societal pressures and familial divides. The film feels deeply personal and achingly human.

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