The Realm of Invitation
When the unfinished lovemaking between HE and his LOVER is overtaken by a harsh reality, HE teeters between choosing and confronting, while emotions, memories, and desires flood in simultaneously.
HE and LOVER return home with a mirror they use for their photography sessions. Through his gestures, HE seduces LOVER into making love. While HE is getting ready in the bathroom, an incident outside happened to LOVER. What follows is HE’s tried to be by the side of LOVER, another of their countless photo shoots, or their final act of intimacy. The sequences merge into one another, breaking the flow of time - memory, the ongoing moment, and the future. Every action is a way to find the answer to the question: "We are so happy when together, what will we do when one of us is absent?"
Cast
- Cao Sang Lê - HE
- Nhat Truong Ngo - LOVER
Screenplay
Themes
LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories
Keywords
lgbt, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Realm of Invitation about?
- HE and LOVER return home with a mirror they use for their photography sessions. Through his gestures, HE seduces LOVER into making love. While HE is getting ready in the bathroom, an incident outside happened to LOVER. What follows is HE’s tried to be by the side of LOVER, another of their countless photo shoots, or their final act of intimacy. The sequences merge into one another, breaking the flow of time - memory, the ongoing moment, and the future. Every action is a way to find the answer to the question: "We are so happy when together, what will we do when one of us is absent?"
- Who directed The Realm of Invitation?
- The Realm of Invitation was directed by Nguyen Anh Kiet.
- Who stars in The Realm of Invitation?
- The Realm of Invitation stars Cao Sang Lê, Nhat Truong Ngo.
- How long is The Realm of Invitation?
- The Realm of Invitation has a runtime of 16m (16 minutes).
- What genre is The Realm of Invitation?
- The Realm of Invitation is a Drama, Romance film.
- What are the themes of The Realm of Invitation?
- The themes of The Realm of Invitation include: LGBT Identity and Love Struggle, LGBTQ+ Stories.