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SPA NIGHT
Synopsis
David Cho, a timid 18-year-old living with his financially-struggling immigrant parents, chances upon a secret cruising spot when he takes a job at an all-male spa. There he begins to realize hidden desires that threaten his life as a dutiful son and student.
Synopsis
David Cho, a timid 18-year-old living with his financially-struggling immigrant parents, chances upon a secret cruising spot when he takes a job at an all-male spa. There he begins to realize hidden desires that threaten his life as a dutiful son and student.
Our take
With his latest The Wedding Banquet making a splash, Andrew Ahn’s intimate coming-of-age debut is another keen-eyed portrait of the queer Asian-American experience. A heartfelt ode to the vibrant Koreatown of Los Angeles that also digs deep into the hidden prejudices that exist within the community.