Gaydar

Gaydar

2013 · 87 min · ★ 2.0 · Romance, Comedy

Alvin Yapan’s latest work casts a refreshing take on modern relationships as he takes on the themes of romantic obsession, real identities and perhaps, true love. Tina’s love live seems doomed as every guy she falls for turns out to be…into other guys. She vows never to fall in love again and seeks solace in the company of her gay best friend Nick. Her life gets a turnaround when she meets a handsome FX driver that unleashes a dizzying string of surprises.

Directed by Alvin B. Yapan · Written by Alvin B. Yapan

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