The Masseur

The Masseur

Into thy hands, I commend.

2005 · 76 min · ★ 5.9 · Drama, Romance

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.

Directed by Brillante Ma Mendoza · Written by Ferdinand Lapuz

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