Markova: Comfort Gay

Markova: Comfort Gay

A powerful story about a remarkable man...

2000 · 97 min · ★ 7.4 · Comedy, Drama, War

Escaping the torment of growing up with an abusive older brother, he and his friends found further suffering at the hands of Japanese soldiers, forced into sex work to survive. But even after the war, Markova's struggle continued.

Directed by Gil Portes · Written by Clodualdo del Mundo Jr.

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