This Hindi movie is a pretty straightforward slice-of-life story that tries to give a modern look at what it's like to be a single, professional gay man. It dives into how he understands who he is, the chances he missed out on, and the personal choices he’s made along the way. The director used three parallel timelines to tell the story, which honestly didn't make much sense to me. While the core idea was actually pretty interesting, I really feel like this would have worked way better as a short film considering the point it was trying to make. Still, it wasn't a bad watch. The plot centers on Rachit, a city professional, and his friend Shikhar as they hang out for an evening. Rachit is a polished, urban guy, while Shikhar has more of a "small-town" rustic vibe, and you can really see the contrast between them when they talk. As the night goes on, Rachit starts thinking back to some old memories from a long time ago. He remembers being an intern after college in ...
Quarters (USA, France)
The night before his wedding, Paul celebrates the last hours as a bachelor with childhood friend Jeremy as they drink and play "Quarters". However, as both men raise the stakes, so do the confessions and dares. This is one night neither is soon to forget.
Rubber Duckie (USA)
In a seemingly post-apocalyptic world, consumed with boredom, Jesse and Daniel push their own limits and boundaries. But is it simple boredom or an insatiable innate appetite for more? They begin a journey that explores the unconscious part of the self which harbors their shameful, self-destructive, and dark selves.
Boygame (Sweden)
John and Nicholas are 15 years old and best friends. They are very interested in girls but feel insecure when it comes to a first sexual encounter with a girl. The obvious solution would be to "practice" on each other. What will happen now? Can they remain friends?
Early One Summer (UK)
A short film about a first crush. When Dave goes on a camping trip with his PE teacher, he thinks something amazing will happen. It does, but it changes both their lives forever.
From Here To There (Hong Kong)
Two college boys meet again at a wedding banquet ten years after graduation, sitting next to each other, as in the past. Jae drives his drunken friend, Him, far away to his home. The trip was long enough for them to review their relationship, but not good enough to repair it.
Boygame and the one from Hong Kong were the only decent films in this collection. Rest three are easily missable. Although I binge watched the whole trilogy here, I have to say that oversell it was a bit disappointing. (3.5/10)
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