情欲按摩院

The film Erotic Massage Parlor follows charming teen Elijah (Coco Martin) who works as a masseuse at a massage parlor in the Philippines. His dexterous hands are covered with essential oils, drawing light and ambiguous arcs on the body of the guests like a dancer. In his daily life, there is a back and forth between his girlfriend and guests. However, the father was once dissolute and abandoned him and the mother. Although he later reformed, he could not bridge the huge gap between him and his children. One day, his father passed away, which made Elijah feel the memories of family affection again. At the same time, the arrival of an erotic writer also made him think about all aspects of his life

The movie "Erotic Massage Parlor" has won many awards at international film festivals, including multiple awards at the 2006 Brisbane International Film Festival. Faith Award, Golden Leopard Award at Locarno International Film Festival in 2005, Audience Award at Torino International Gay Film Festival in Italy in 2006, and Best Cinematography, Visual Effects, Editing, Soundtrack, Filipino Young Critics Award in 2006 Acting and Screenwriting Awards.

"Erotic Massage Parlor" explores the entanglement and pursuit between love and desire by showing Elijah's life and thinking. Elijah's massage technique is not only a kind of physical pleasure, but also an exploration of human nature and desire. The gestures and touches he dances on his guests invite the audience to contemplate both physically and emotionally. At the same time, the death of his father and the arrival of an erotic writer made Elijah reflect on his life and family.