The Latin Boys: Volume 1

Dec 26, 2019

1h 45m

★ 1.0

Overview

From Mennonite musings on the Amazonian pampas to wild Havana nights and bittersweet Rio love songs, if a roller-coaster of same sex desire is what you seek, The Latin Boys will take you there. The 6 short films are: Unicorn [Unicornio] (2014); The Good Friend [El amigo] (2017); Mila Caos (2011); Pray for Us [Ruega por nosotros] (2019); Carlito Leaves Forever [Carlito se va para siempre] (2018); I Am Yet to Make You a Love Song [Ainda Não Lhe Fiz Uma Canção de Amor] (2015).

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

NQV Media

The Latin Boys: Volume 1 Trailers

Cast

Greg

Pedro Fasanaro

Esteban

Óscar Meza

Marcos

Sebastián Rubio

Carlito

Carlito Tirira Meshi

Alessandro

Arlindo Bezerra

Sebastián

Yaniel Castillo

Zeta

Saúl Espinazo

Isaac (segment "Unicorn")

Doug Porter

Many have been aspiring for the position of Major Mac Favila, who is every cadet's ideal officer considering he is sharp, snappy, witty, and most of all, the most masculine among the school's many officers. Private Abel Sarmiento, who was abused when he was a child and Cain Fujika, a Filipino-Japanese whose mother worked abroad as a japayuki are the top contenders for his position.

5.5

Entwine

Jun 20, 2012

A couple's love for one another has disintegrated into indifference and betrayal. Danny must face this dilemma and question his commitment to a stale relationship. However, the continuing comfort of companionship and familiarity might not be worth the despair.

6.7

Young Törless

May 20, 1966

At an Austrian boys' boarding school in the early 1900s, shy, intelligent Törless observes the sadistic behavior of his fellow students, doing nothing to help a victimized classmate—until the torture goes too far. Adapted from Robert Musil's acclaimed novel, Young Törless launched the New German Cinema movement and garnered the 1966 Cannes Film Festival International Critics' Prize for first-time director Volker Schlöndorff.

5.0

Pleasure (And Its Little Inconveniences)

Aug 5, 1998

Seemingly unrelated events connect several people: a young wounded soldier, a nurse, a failed comedian, and a murderer. The film starts literally with a bang and ends with a strangulation. In between there are numerous events both strange and unpredictable involving drugs and homosexuality, a deaf-mute and a potential suicide. The odd characters assembled in this movie are each in their own way in search of sexual gratification.

5.4

Grown Up Movie Star

Oct 20, 2009

The story of Ruby, 13, determined to grow up fast after her mother runs away to become a movie star, leaving Ruby with her hopelessly rural father.

5.8

Amphetamine

Feb 15, 2010

Daniel, a gay banker, falls for Kafka, a straight instructor battling addiction, believing love can conquer all, but past memories threaten their bond.

10.0

Musical Utena ~ Bud of the White Rose

Mar 8, 2018

The 2018 Revolutionary Girl Utena musical, marking the 20th anniversary of the series, ran from March 8-18th at CBGK! Theater in Shibuya, Tokyo.

4.6

To the Extreme

Aug 23, 2000

Rich, bisexual Thomas makes his way through a swath of lovers of both sexes in Paris. His parents have died, and he doesn't have to work to earn a living, so his days are bacchanalia-filled affairs that run into each other in a hazy bliss. The only one capable of eking out genuine affection from him is his neighbor, Caroline. When she dies and leaves her son in his care, Thomas learns the joys of commitment and selflessness.

6.4

Golden Delicious

Oct 12, 2022

When a hot, openly gay new neighbour moves in across the street, high school senior Jake is forced to think about what - and who - he really wants.

7.0

A Balloon's Landing

May 10, 2024

A frustrated Hong Kong writer, Tian-Yu, meets a Taipei street gangster, Xiang, and the two of them embark on a journey to find the Bay of Whales, a place that leads to paradise.

5.6

Johnny

Jul 10, 2016

A night with a troubled stranger forces a young male sex worker to confront a haunting moment from his past that he thought he'd left behind.

0.0

Eden

Jul 1, 2021

Eden is the queer re-tale of Adam and Eve’s story in modern times. A visually striking story about first love situated in Berlin.

5.6

X2000

Nov 21, 1998

The day after New Year's Eve in 2000. A man groggily awakes from an apparently wild New Year's Eve party to find both slumbering partners and unexpected activity.

6.9

Madame Satã

Oct 3, 2002

In the favelas of Rio de Janeiro of the 1930s, João Francisco dos Santos is several things — son of slaves, ex-convict, thug, homosexual and adopted father for a number of pariahs. João expresses himself on the stage of a cabaret as Madame Satã.

4.7

The Absolution of Anthony

Jan 1, 1997

A 16-year-old gay boy lives with his Catholic grandfather in the Bronx.

6.9

The Rose King

Mar 3, 1986

A mentally unstable woman and her son move to a sprawling mansion in Portugal to grow roses.