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Movie Summary [Bad Romance]

Title: Bad Romance
Release Date: 2011
Language: Mandarin and French

English Subtitles: Yes

Cast:
(actor – character)
Hayden Leung – Cheng
Will Bay – Bass
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François Chang – François
Chan Chan – Yasmine
Macha Hsiao – Loulou
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Nranus Chen – Xiaoya
Jason Lau – Cong

Basic Plot Summary:
There are 3 different stories of love told in this film…
– Single mother meets her friend’s younger cousin who is a university student.
– A young girl builds a relationship with a guy and girl from her French class.
– A young guy meets a man and falls head over heels in love with him.

My Thoughts:

May contain Spoilers!!!

And by ‘May’ I mean does!!!

I felt a little annoyed throughout the film, for me there was a lack of consistency with the filming: in regards to the single mother’s story (Xiaoya) it was really visual with the constant use of flowers, the colours were very vivid and every scene seemed more intense whereas the other stories weren’t as detailed and seemed less visually interesting…I don’t really like “artsy” films especially if the ‘artsy-ness’ is inconsistent. But that’s just me.

The film took a while to get going, and if I’m being honest…I wasn’t totally impressed with it.
I found the ‘French class story’ really dull, but I did like the french…hehehe
For the record…the director and writer guy played François coincidentally they both have the same name! Stroke of luck! ehehe (jk jk, the director acts in this film, which isn’t common I dont think, so that’s good!)

The ‘gay story’ I’m sure is what you’re all here for. It was…okay,
In a nut shell, this adorable man (Bass) meets a guy that he met in a club 2 years ago (Cheng) the two get talking, Cheng already has a boyfriend but Bass gives his phone number anyway, they go out and flirt, Cheng’s boyfriend is an ass so Cheng asks if he can stay with Bass, he agrees but then changes his mind because he knows that Cheng only wants to stay with him to piss off his boyfriend.
Then Bass wakes up, opens to front door to see Cheng there with his packed bags, from then on Cheng abuses his kindness, his hospitality and his feelings.
From a perverted point of view: The sex scene between these two guys was wonderful!

Don’t get me wrong I didn’t hate the film! It’s just…I don’t really like this style of film..

Oh! This film contains 2…and a half sex scenes, younger viewers…proceed with caution… !
(Yes- there is only a half because we didn’t see anything…THAT intimate between Xiaoya and Cong!)

TO CONCLUDE: It’s not my type of film, I didn’t like all those flowers, the gay sex scene was fantastic, the French class story could have been waaaaay better and young viewers close your eyes during the sexy parts.

I rate this
3/10

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Movie Summary [ It seems to Rain]

Title: It seems to Rain
Release Date: ….errrr?
Language: Mandarin

English Subs? – Oh yes 😀

Cast:
(actor – character)
Nai Yuan Chang – Shin-Kwang Huang
Chin Wen Chung – Cheng Chen
Ting-Yin Kuo – Hsiao-Jung Wang

Basic Plot Summary:
Shin Kwang Huang, a high school student, is having problems coming to terms with his sexuality, and find himself hating his naturally curly hair. The friendly and unpredictable Cheng Chen transfers into their school, and immediately befriends Kwang. Kwang’s childhood friend and girlfriend Hsiao-Jung Wang knows something is wrong with Kwang and tries to help him.

My Thoughts:

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And by ‘May’ I mean does!!!

Although I really liked it…i couldn’t help but feel like i was missing something, as if some parts were cut out…

Btw this is only a short film. Why is that that short films are always the cutest? Damn you, film makers!
Anyway…everything in this movie is symbolic, from the Rabbit in is dreams, to his curly hair. I liked the symbolism!
And I felt a part of me die when Kwang shaved his lovely curly hair off </3

It was a little bit disappointing, as there wasn’t much physical contact between Kwang and Cheng… *sigh*
Kwang’s curly hair is awesome though!….and his hands are really nice too…. Kwang is just really attractive!!

Not a fan of the awkward moment when Cheng and Kwang go to this….Library(!? Seriously, was that a Library?!) and watch some porn. I DO NOT ADVISE you having the volume on when that scene takes place if your parents are in the next room….lorddd
I did laugh quite a bit when I saw all those tissue boxes though….

I believe…this Chinese for this movie is 少年不戴花…. not being able to speak Chinese, I have no idea

Watch Online:
The film is avaliable on youtube, however the subs are hard to see in some shots….especially when its on a white background, I had to go blind through some of it, but I cant find a better subbed version, sorry!!

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Movie Summary [15]

Title: 15

Release Date: 2003

Language: Mandarin, Hokkien (and English in some places)

English Subs: Yes

Cast:

Vynn Soh – Vynn

Melvin Chan – Melvin

Erick – Erick

Shaun Tan – Shaun

Melvin Lee – Armani

Well..they all play themselves ahah love it

Basic Plot Summary:

This semi documentary film shows the lives of five 15 year old juvenile boys in Singapore.

They live their lives apart from their family and school in complete social isolation, having only each other. The film show the reality of gang life in Singapore.

My thoughts:

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May contain Spoilers!!!

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Wow….this movie is intense. So intense….
It took me a while to work out which characters were which, but I eventually got it.

Okay just a few things:
The movie isnt exactly what I would call a Boys Love Movie, in fact….its not really
Its only here because shows the closeness between the boys and it was recommended to me 🙂

Quote: ” even though there is heavy homoerotic tension between the characters, Royston Tan (the director) says that the boys whose lives he portrayed do not identify as gay.”

This movie does show a lot of shocking images, (It is rated 18 so….yeah ) such as self harming, moderate violence and drug trafficking. Most of these images are graphic, so just to warn you!

I think the character that I liked the most was Shaun. he was pretty cool. His dad was a total ass though, even though we only saw his arm….
Vynn was alright too.
I didnt like Armani, he was a bit …much

Just to say I don’t really want to get into a whole thing, i know that this film was created to give an accurate description on gang life in Singapore and I believe the ‘characters’ are real people and I believe this film to be only semi documentary semi drama.
(but I don’t know this for sure)

Its a very intense movie!!!! I know I’ve said that before!

This might be a bit far, but it reminded me of the movie “Requiem for a Dream” because it shows the things that no one really wants to talk about or even acknowledge, such as drug use, violence and prostitution.

This type of film really isn’t my cup of tea. I like films which touch on serious topics but gang related films just…I don’t like it.

For BL quality only
*even though this isnt a bl movie….*
2/10

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Movie Summary [Just Friends?]

Title: Just Friends? / 친구 사이?
Release Date: 2009
Language : Korean
English subs? – Yes

Cast:
Yeon Woo-jin – Minsu
Lee Je-hoon – Seoki
Lee Seon-joo – Minsu’s Mother

Basic Plot Summary:
Seoki is visiting his lover Minsu who is in the military, shortly after they meet….Minsu’s mother shows up, she has no idea of Seoki and Minsu’s relationship. Seoki stays with Minsu and his mum at an inn when he cant get back home.
The next day, while Minsu’s mum is at church, the two become intimate….which (unfortunately) is cut short when Minsu’s mum returns…and sees everything…

My thoughts :

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I really liked this movie, its a shame its only 30 minutes long.
Okay, first things first….that song at the begininng….what?!?! lol

Seoki is so adorable on the bus! The relationship between Seoki and Minsu is so beautiful!!!
I really don’t like the whole “Mother finds out about gay love, will she hate you forever?” Storyline….but this one, I can deal with
I think the worst thing….was when the mother saw them, and just…stood there with that look on her face and then left. Psychological torture.

Ahh my god when that girl is upset about her lover being gay…and tells Seoki and he’s all like “I could tell….how did you not know?!!” Wow Seoki, way to be sensitive!

– I laughed a little when that jesus figure smiled –

Minsu and Seoki FOREVER!!
The ending….Noooo!!! They have to go through all of it again….lol

Not gonna lie…when I saw the DVD cover I immediately thought they were holding his stomach…like he was pregnant, It wasn’t until i stared at it for a while did I realise they were unbuttoning the shirt

I really recommend this movie….sure its really short, but its so cute.
I rate:
7/10

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Movie Summary [ innocent ]

Title: Innocent / Ji oi mak sun yen
Release Date: 2005
Language: English, Cantonese and Mandarin
English Subs? – Yes….not really needed though 😛

Cast:
Timothy Lee – Eric Tang
Jovita Adrineda – Mrs. Tang
Stephanie Chang – Doris
David Yee – Jim
David Liu Song Wei – Cheng

Basic Plot Summary:

” 17 year old Eric goes with his parents to Canada, at first he believes it to be just a visit, but then he finds out they are actually immigrating there.
He romantically pursues his handsome cousin, then a middle-aged lawyer and finally his classmate James, only to be rebuffed. As the family restaurant starts failing and the family unit begins to fall apart, Eric bonds with an illegal immigrant and ends up somewhere totally unexpected. ”

My Thoughts:

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This film was…..hmmmm….I dont know.
It was alright. Totally weird at times.
The older lawyer guy was a bit too creepy for my liking. It annoyed me when his friend rejected him…and acted cold towards him afterwards. Eric has had a pretty crappy time…Its like this poor guy can never win!

I thought the relationship with Cheng was so lovely…I’m really annoyed that never worked out. The tit was only using him to get over the boarder.And what’s up with his parents?! Jeeeeez, his dad….seriously?!
But seriously though, Eric and Cheng were so sweeeeet 😦

This type of film isn’t really for me, I don’t like being left frustrated. And my god I was frustrated!~
Damnit Cheng! Why did you have to leave ?!T.T

I rate:
2/10

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Movie Summary [Pair Of Love]

Title: Pair Of Love
Release Date: 2010
Language: Mandarin
English Subs Available? – Yes

Cast:
(actor – character)
? – Guo Yi-cin
? – Li Ai-ling
? – He Wei-lun
? – Lin Jeng-je

Basic Plot Summary:
This is a Taiwanese short movie, following the lives of 2 couples, one gay, one lesbian.
Guo Yi-cin and Li Ai-ling – the girls
He Wei-lun and Lin Jeng-je – the boys.

He Wei-lun and Lin Jeng-je have been good friends but in their last year of high school their relationship takes a subtle change.
This starts to get difficult for them both, as they have to deal with social pressures and public opinions…

My thoughts:

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Prepare to have your heart ripped from your chest. I’m not even joking.

These guys are so adorable….seriously!!!
Lun and Jeng ..! Ahhh when they’re play fighting on the bed…I swear, it was so cute!

Ohhh my god, dont forget the swimming pool scene..I couldn’t handle that scene, I had to take a break – scream for a little bit and then take a cold shower before resuming.

It’s so heartbreaking when Jeng’s team mates are making fun of him and picking on Lun. And Jeng was trying to defend them both, and then ends up getting kicked off the team.

And then Jeng breaks it off with Lun…Lun’s face…
Oh god and when he sees Cin and Jeng together…HEART WRENCHING.

It was all too much, seriously…people with weak hearts, you wont be able to handle this.

But the ending was so lovely, I’m so glad Cin and Jeng broke up so freely.
When Jeng was running to find Lun, my heart leapt!
And the hug at the end, Lun didnt even have to turn around to know it was Jeng, how perfect, and then my heart melted xD

Even though its only 40 minutes long it’s still worth seeing!
I know how a lot of people don’t really like short movies, honestly i’m not a big fan but this one was really good, and even though it wasn’t that long it doesnt ‘feel’ like it was a short movie….If that makes any sense at all.

Unfortunately i don’t know the actors….sorry 😦

I rate:
8/10

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Movie Summary [Hatsu-Koi]

Title: Hatsu-Koi / First Love
Release Date: 2006
Language: Japanese
English Subs Available? – Yes

[here]
Cast:
Murakami Hiroshi – Tadashi
Matsunoki Teppen – Keigo
Kawashima Ryoya – Hiroki
Horie Shinji – Shinji

Basic Plot summary:
Tadashi is in love with his friend Kota. He refuses to tell anyone out of fear of being rejected. One day he’s being tormented by his classmates insulting him and just being plain,horrible people, Kota doesn’t help his friend and decides that it would be better for himself if he stopped being Tadashi’s friend.
Thoroughly depressed, Tadashi sees a couple on the train, intrigued, he follows them…

My thoughts:

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I didnt….really like this.
Okay, well, the beginning is what I didn’t really like,
…but..
The ending was so lovely!

What an awesome wedding! I wouldn’t mind those two marrying me ehehe

And the hospital scene….it made a very good point, that his boyfriend wasn’t notified that he was in hospital, his mother was the first to know. (I forget who was in hospital, either Hiroki or Shinji) EQUALITY FOR EVERYONE!!!!!

So….What did this movie teach us?

Well, if the person you’re following gets hit by a car, and you help them, there is a very good chance you’ll meet your future husband. Good deal, I think

Keigo is just awesome. End of

I didnt really think too much of this movie…I would love to be able to justify why I didn’t like it, saying “the beginning” is a little bit vague… but I honestly can’t! sorry

So yeah, I rate this:
4/10

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Movie Summary [Permanent Residence]

Title: Permanent Residence / 永久居留
Release Date: 2009
Language: Cantonese
English subs avaliable? – Yes

Cast:
(actor – Character)
Osman Hung – Windson
Sean Li – Ivan
Jackie Chow – Josh Aviv
Lau Yu Hong – Nam

Basic Plot Review:
After meeting at the gym Ivan and Windson form a pretty deep friendship which Ivan wants to develop into a long term relationship. Windson is aware of his feelings but cannot fully reciprocate, Ivan settles for a close friendship that is limited to nothing more than kissing and casual fondling. But when Windson announces his plans to marry his girlfriend, Ivan is totally devastated he leaves to go on a journey to Israel, Thailand and Australia….

What to expect:
A close friendship, possible lovers and sad sad sad ending. (box of tissues should be close by)
Oh! Nudity! A hell of a lot of nudity!
Watch out for dem nakkid bodyz

My Thoughts:

THIS POST CONTAINS SPOILERS

The first time I watched this film I didn’t like it, now that I’ve seen it again I can’t quite understand why that is.
Admittedly I wasn’t blown away by it the second time either, but I did enjoy it – as much as anyone could enjoy having their heart smashed with a sledge hammer but I digress.

I was only able to understand half of this film, when I got about an hour into it the subtitles decided that they didn’t want to work. You know when they say “it’s better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all”, this cannot be applied to subtitles. It’s better to have never had subtitles than to have them cruelly snatched from your arms.
But anyway…no subtitles…yeah, so I had no idea what anyone was talking about for the last half of the film (excluding the scenes where they speak English).

I really liked the concept of mortality, as good ol’ Wikipedia says this film “examines the limit of life” which is 100% accurate, this film does in fact do that. It’s also “semi autobiographical” and I personally liked how we followed Ivan from his childhood to his eventual death.

Previously I rated it 3/10 but I’m going to bump that up to a 6/10. There are so many of you out there who would watch this film and thoroughly enjoy it’s realistic yet sad scenes but for me, I need to be in the mood to watch something that could ultimately cause an emotional breakdown. Some scenes were little awkward to watch (surprisingly I’m not talking about the scenes when everyone is wandering around naked) and I had to ask myself “would people really do that?”
But anyway, 6/10

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Original post: 27th February 2012
Updated 25th August 2013

Moved 5th May 2020

Introduction

I used to write a blog over on blogger which summarised and gave spoilers for BL films, dramas and anime.

BL, or boys love, is a term used to describe a homosexual/homoerotic relationship.

My blog had over 600,000 views, but since I no longer use that account I want to move everything over here.

Sadly I’m no longer interested in this particular genre anymore in the same way I’m not a horny teenage girl ahaha so this means I wont be writing anything new. I will, however, be revising my posts to remove any copyright content and make sure that everything is okay – my teenage self really had no idea what she was doing!

To all those interested in BL, Yaoi, shounen-ai or anything like that, WELCOME.
To all those who are homophobic in any way I’d like you to leave and never return, your hate isn’t wanted here.