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Hosto

2023 · 93 min

A grim, quietly desperate slice of migrant life that weighs money against dignity.

Genres
Drama
Tagline
Ipakita Mo Ang Galawang Hokage!
Overview
Patrick gets a visa to Japan in order to provide for his family. But when he needs to earn more, he is introduced to becoming a hosto.
How it feels
Melancholic, dark and tense. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About
Survival, family, class, isolation
Content
Strong sexual content and language. Mild violence. No gore.
Note
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language strong
  • Violence mild
  • Sex strong
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror1
Humour2
Realism8
Romance3
Tension5
Darkness6
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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