Boy
Synopsis
Boy ('the helper') tells the story of an invisible member of our society, an illegal Filipino cleaner. He has no name. Moving continuously from one location to the other, he is living between being seen and being invisible, between his life with his boyfriend, an erotic dancer, and his role as financial provider of his family back home. All this changes when his boyfriend auditions for a dance-company and one of his employers commits suicide. A charming photographer shows interest in him. He wants him as a model for a photo series.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tami Ravid
- Screenplay & Story
- Cecilie Levy
- Original Title
- Boy
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 48m
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Tami Ravid
Cecilie Levy
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What is Boy about?
Boy ('the helper') tells the story of an invisible member of our society, an illegal Filipino cleaner. He has no name. Moving continuously from one location to the other, he is living between being seen and being invisible, between his life with his boyfriend, an erotic dancer, and his role as financial provider of his family back home. All this changes when his boyfriend auditions for a dance-company and one of his employers commits suicide. A charming photographer shows interest in him. He wants him as a model for a photo series.
Who directed Boy?
Boy was directed by Tami Ravid.
Who stars in Boy?
The principal cast of Boy includes Gerald Gonzales, Bart Klever, Arvin Quirante, René van Zinnicq Bergmann.
When was Boy released and how long is it?
Boy was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 48m.