How is this so popular!

I've only just recently entered the BL world and this was one of my first ones. I don't give a damn how hot or popular these actors are, this was so toxic and gross!

The casual way in which it romanticised and glamourised sexual assault, child rape, and incest (even if it wasn't explicitly stated we all know what was implied) was just so problematic.

And yes I do blame the actors in part, they need to take responsibility. If you have any integrity in your craft - and as human - you should be turning down roles that conflict which your values (assuming you have any and it's not just all about money and fame)

It also says a lot about the attitudes and perspectives of the intended audience which is scary to be honest and goes to show we have a long way to go to improve.

I won't say much more as many people have posted similar reviews. All I can say is don't watch this and voice your opinion for better BL shows to come out of Asia because I know they are capable of it and this New Zealander would like to see it.

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What a moment!

Now THIS is what I want to see come out of Asia more frequently, as a Westerner (New Zealand/Australia) it is so refreshing to see an LGBTQI+ film so well done outside of Europe or the trashy crap that comes from the U.S..

And an LGBTQI+ film this certainly is because the normal BL series/film doesn't even come close!

I loved that the focus wasn't on sex or the characters being conventionally "hot" (even though they are very handsome). Gay culture revolves far too much around that rubbish. Even the one sex scene it did have was done so well you felt conflict between what felt wrong yet so right in their minds, instead of it just being steamy sex for the sake of it. They had great chemistry throughout.

Probably alot more I could say but I'm not a film critic, my heart broke for both of them and in the end to me it was a bitter sweet ending.

There's not a lot of gay films I would watch again but this is certainly added to the list.

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Give it up for the Philippines!

As one who have recently entered the BL world have quickly observed that amongst the tonne of shows out there it's hard to find an actual good one so ll I'm gonna say is thank you to the whole creative team for this gem.

Just goes to show that it doesn't matter if you only have a small budget when you have such good writing. A great plot with 5 on screen characters, filmed in one small location. Excellent.

I honestly consider it a legitimate LGBTQI+ series because it is far above the standard of the typical mediocre/unrealistic/problematic BL show to be regarded as such

Oh and the MUSIC!

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