The Masseur
5.9
“Into thy hands, I commend.”
Iliac works in a massage parlor where the gay clients are given more than a shoulder kneading and back rub. When Iliac's father dies he must reconcile his job as a sex worker with the rest of his family.
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Cast
13 people
Coco Martin
Iliac
Known for
Batang Quiapo
Jaclyn Jose
Naty
Known for
Batang Quiapo
The Housemaid
Allan Paule
Alfredo / Marina Hidalgo
Known for
Batang Quiapo
Aaron Rivera
Maldon
Also in
Taklub
Ma' Rosa
Roni Bertubin
Manager
Also in
They Are Mine
Bwakaw
Norman Pineda
Edmond
No other roles listed
John Baltazar
Anthony
No other roles listed
Jan-el Esturco
Errand Boy
No other roles listed
Maximiano Sultan
Rodel
No other roles listed
Monti Parungao
Client D
Also in
Sagwan
The Man in the Lighthouse
Paolo Rivero
Known for
Heavenly Touch
Randell Reyes
Also in
Ang Mga Pinakamahabang One Night Stand
Brillante Ma Mendoza Director · Boots Agbayani Pastor Screenplay Ferdinand Lapuz Story
First release August 9, 2005 · Produced in Philippines · Languages English, Tagalog
Production
Centerstage Productions
Production
Gee Films International
Production
Philippines
Produced in
Languages
Original title
Masahista
Original language
Tagalog
Spoken on screen
English · Tagalog
Release dates
Switzerland · August 9, 2005
Premiere · Locarno Film Festival
Philippines · October 19, 2005
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Canada
September 9, 2005 · Premiere · Toronto International Film Festival
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