The Man in the Lighthouse (2007)
Mateo is a lighthouse caretaker dating a teacher Suzette. The small town they are in is trying to increase tourism. Jerome stumbles across Mateo and Suzette having sex, whilst he is on holiday from Manila. A local a gay man, who pays local teenage boys for sex, talks to Mateo about the negative aspects of being gay in the Philippines. According to local legend, a lighthouse fairy seduces desirable men who then never marry. Mateo's relationship with Jerome leads to self reevaluation
Director: Joselito Altarejos
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: September 2, 2007
Cast
- Harry Laurel - Mateo
- Jennifer Lee - Suzette
- Justin De Leon - Jerome
- Crispin Pineda - Tisho
- Allan Paule - Young Tisho
- Richard Quan - Fernando Atienza
- Monti Parungao - Perida
- Dexter Doria - Lucy
- Micol Manansala - Hilario
- Sheree - Diwata
Screenplay
- Lex Bonife (Screenplay)
- Lex Bonife (Story)
- Joselito Altarejos (Story)
Production: Viva Digital, Beyond the Box
Country: Philippines
Language: English, Tagalog
Original Language: tl
Keywords
lighthouse, lighthouse keeper , philippines, boys' love (bl)
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Man in the Lighthouse about?
- Mateo is a lighthouse caretaker dating a teacher Suzette. The small town they are in is trying to increase tourism. Jerome stumbles across Mateo and Suzette having sex, whilst he is on holiday from Manila. A local a gay man, who pays local teenage boys for sex, talks to Mateo about the negative aspects of being gay in the Philippines. According to local legend, a lighthouse fairy seduces desirable men who then never marry. Mateo's relationship with Jerome leads to self reevaluation
- Who directed The Man in the Lighthouse?
- The Man in the Lighthouse was directed by Joselito Altarejos.
- Who stars in The Man in the Lighthouse?
- The Man in the Lighthouse stars Harry Laurel, Jennifer Lee, Justin De Leon, Crispin Pineda, Allan Paule, Richard Quan.
- How long is The Man in the Lighthouse?
- The Man in the Lighthouse has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is The Man in the Lighthouse?
- The Man in the Lighthouse is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Man in the Lighthouse produced?
- The Man in the Lighthouse was produced in Philippines.