''The Masseur'' () is a 2005 Filipino
psychological drama
Psychological drama, or psychodrama, is a Genre, subgenre of Drama (film and television), drama and psychological fiction literatures that generally focuses upon the emotional, mental, and psychological development of the protagonists and other c ...
film co-story and directed by
Brillante Mendoza
Brillante Mendoza (; born July 30, 1960), also known as Dante Mendoza, is a Filipino independent filmmaker. Mendoza is known one of the key members associated with the Philippine New Wave.
Career
Mendoza was born and raised in San Fernando, ...
in his directorial debut.
This film is about a young man who gives massages to gay men in Manila and had a relationship.
Plot
Iliac is a young masseur who went home to
Pampanga
Pampanga, officially the Province of Pampanga (; ; ), is a province in Central Luzon in the Philippines. Lying on the northern shore of Manila Bay, Pampanga is bordered by Tarlac to the north, Nueva Ecija to the northeast, Bulacan to the east, ...
to find out that his bedridden father is dead. Iliac assists in the preparation of his father's burial including dressing his dead father up inside the morgue.
Cast
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Coco Martin
Rodel Pacheco Nacianceno Jr. (born November 1, 1981), popularly known as Coco Martin (), is a Filipino actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. Known for his performances in action and romantic drama, he is one of the most awarded Filipin ...
as Iliac
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Jaclyn Jose
Mary Jane Santa Ana Guck (October 21, 1963 – March 2, 2024 ), known professionally as Jaclyn Jose, was a Filipino actress. Known for her penetrating eyes and antagonistic roles in film and soap operas, she was a recipient of various accolades ...
as Naty
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Alan Paule as Alfredo/Marina Hidalgo
* Katherine Luna as Tessa
* R.U. Miranda as Lorena
* Aaron Christian Rivera as Maldon
* Arianne Camille Rivera as Faye
* Ronaldo Bertubin as Manager
* Norman Pineda as Edmond
* John Baltazar as Anthony
* Jan-el Esturco as Errand Boy
* Erlinda Cruz as Jean
* Rose Mendoza as Rose
* Mary Anne dela Cruz as Jean
* Maximiano Sultan as Rodel
* Josefina Punzalan as Funeral Parlor Directress
* Jayson Colis as Axel
* Randel Reyes as John
* Paolo Rivero as Andrew
* Kristopher King as Lester
* Marvin Bautista as Dennis
* Adan Bolivar as Gabriel
* Kim Relucio as Louie
* Jaypee Basco as Edwin
* Joe Armas as Jay
* Jetro Rafael as Ferdinand
* Joel Ilagan as Masseur
* Domineek Almoete as Client A
* Odsz Molina as Client B
* Ferdie Lapuz as Client C
* Monti Parungao as Client D
* Ino Amoyo as Client E
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Lou Veloso
Luciano "Lou" Mariñas Veloso (born January 7, 1948) is a Filipino actor, comedian, director and politician. He is known for his supporting roles in over 30 comedy films, which include ''Mga Kwento ni Lola Basyang'' (1985), ''Pulis Patola'' (19 ...
as Client F
* Paolo Cruz as Client G
* Orly Myco as Mason
* Janice Fernandez as Nurse
* Ador Dincol as Photographer
* Neth Mendoza as Mourner
* Jean Tubal as Mourner
* Auring Manguerra as Mourner
* Nenita Manguerra as Mourner
* Juliet Santillan as Mourner
* Brando Mendoza as Mourner
Awards
References
External links
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2005 films
Philippine LGBTQ-related films
2000s Tagalog-language films
Philippine erotic films
Films directed by Brillante Mendoza
2000s LGBTQ-related drama films
2005 LGBTQ-related films
2005 drama films
Philippine psychological drama films
2000s psychological drama films
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