Boy
“The journey to find yourself can be a long one.”
Synopsis
A poet sells his collection of comic books and action figures in order to afford to hire a male stripper on New Years Eve.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Torino Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 10, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kanakan-Balintagos
- Screenplay & Story
- Jimmy Flores
- Original Title
- Boy
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Solito Arts
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kanakan-Balintagos
Jimmy Flores
Department Leadership Roster
Kanakan-Balintagos
Director
Jimmy Flores
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Boy about?
A poet sells his collection of comic books and action figures in order to afford to hire a male stripper on New Years Eve.
Who directed Boy?
Boy was directed by Kanakan-Balintagos.
Who stars in Boy?
The principal cast of Boy includes Aeious Asin, Aries Pena, Madeleine Nicolas, Danton Remoto, Nonie Buencamino.
When was Boy released and how long is it?
Boy was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boy?
Boy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).