The Masseur
Masahista
“Into thy hands, I commend.”
Synopsis
Iliac works in a massage parlor where the gay clients are given more than a shoulder kneading and back rub. When Iliac's father dies he must reconcile his job as a sex worker with the rest of his family.
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Masahista Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brillante Ma Mendoza
- Screenplay & Story
- Boots Agbayani Pastor
- Original Score
- Jerrold Tarog
- Original Title
- Masahista
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog, English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Centerstage Productions, Gee Films International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brillante Ma Mendoza
Boots Agbayani Pastor, Ferdinand Lapuz, Brillante Ma Mendoza
Jerrold Tarog
Ma. Lourdes Gnileg, Ihman Esturco, Dante Mungcal, Marissa Cua, Fedelyn Geling
Department Leadership Roster
Brillante Ma Mendoza
Director
Boots Agbayani Pastor
Screenplay
Ihman Esturco
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Masseur
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What is The Masseur about?
Iliac works in a massage parlor where the gay clients are given more than a shoulder kneading and back rub. When Iliac's father dies he must reconcile his job as a sex worker with the rest of his family.
Who directed The Masseur?
The Masseur was directed by Brillante Ma Mendoza.
Who stars in The Masseur?
The principal cast of The Masseur includes Coco Martin, Jaclyn Jose, Allan Paule, Aaron Rivera, Roni Bertubin.
When was The Masseur released and how long is it?
The Masseur was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for The Masseur?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Masseur was composed by Jerrold Tarog.