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Stuck in a non-conventional sort of relationship with his friend Rayu, Kenneth carries the burden of giving it all to his friend without expressing his real feelings. But when things went out of control after an unintentional mistake, Kenneth deals with the consequences of losing himself for a guy - just how Icarus burned his wings off after flying too close to the sun. (Source: Leo Art Diosep Borres YouTube) Edit Translation

  • English
  • magyar / magyar nyelv
  • עברית / עִבְרִית
  • dansk
  • Country: Philippines
  • Type: Movie
  • Release Date: May 5, 2020
  • Duration: 15 min.
  • Score: 6.4 (scored by 17 users)
  • Ranked: #104402
  • Popularity: #99999
  • Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

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ariel alba
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Apr 30, 2024
Completed 6
Overall 9.0
Story 9.0
Acting/Cast 10
Music 9.0
Rewatch Value 9.0

An unrequited love

Kenneth (Andrei Desales), is trapped in a "friends with benefits" relationship with his friend Rayu (Jude Maquiling), in which he gives everything and gets nothing in return.
But chaos emerges after an unintentional mistake, and Kenneth must face the consequences of loving a boy who doesn't love him: like Icarus, Kenneth will have to pay the consequences of flying near the sun.
Directed by Angel Aguihap, the short film 'Icarus', produced by The Hillside Echo, is a bittersweet story of two college students involved in a one-sided homosexual relationship in which one gives everything, but the other is unable to return more than affection. superficial.
Premiered at the 10th FCU Duag Student Film Festival, the film, with an LGBT+ theme, won several awards, including Best Director, for Angel Aguihap; Best Set Design, for Nick Andrei Desales, who in turn won the award for Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor for Jude Maquiling, Best Photography and Best Poster for Joshua Solis.
This is a great short film because it has an excellent script and wonderful direction.
The film will make us reflect on the many dangers of sex without "conditions", especially in a long-term situation like that of the two protagonists. Within the framework of their unconventional relationship, Kenneth has developed feelings for Rayu, but it will not be reciprocated. Rayu has built a wall around himself that Kenneth will never be able to tear down.
With admirable performances, I was particularly impressed by the performance of the actor who plays the role of Kenneth. Her bitter crying, her pleading, her little hiccups of pain as she tried to express her feelings and emotions to Rayu, watching his tears flow freely, are heart-warming images. The viewer will feel compelled to hug him to provide comfort and protection.
It strikes me that the Bisaya language, also known as Cebuano, was used in this Filipino film, since in general I have enjoyed the use of Tagalog.

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  • Movie: Icarus
  • Country: Philippines
  • Release Date: May 5, 2020
  • Duration: 15 min.
  • Content Rating: Not Yet Rated

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  • Score: 6.4 (scored by 17 users)
  • Ranked: #104402
  • Popularity: #99999
  • Watchers: 60

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