A bathhouse is a place where we fabulous gay men go to relax, strip off our clothes and enjoy each other’s intimate company. This “Bathhouse” takes you into this world of towel clad men, back room sex and the search for that ever elusive perfect boyfriend.

One night while at the baths, young campus nerd Rico (Ray An Dulay) meets heartthrob Cris (Jet Alcantara), the chemistry between them is immediately hot and intense. Once that fire cools Rico thinks he has found the ideal man but finds himself on a roller coaster ride of love, jealousy and infidelity as Cris continues his conquest of the baths.

A young college student Rico, who lives at home with his close-knit family, hits the baths exploring this new world of men seeking sex.

The host of the baths is the convivial femme boy Genesis who makes sure he’s the only femme in the club! This bathhouse is for “men” only he says. Rico spies the older Cris, a hunky guy in his thirties. After very hot sex, Rico tries to get some kind of commitment from his new trick. After all, he doesn’t want to have sex with just anyone. Anyway Rico continues to explore his newfound sexuality and desires. His life hits the rocks when he dramatically comes out to his family, but love wins out.

Without any of the high-pitched drama one associates with Filipino film, Bathhouse tells it’s story directed by Crisaldo Pablo with sensuality, romance and just plain compelling storytelling skills.2004, 76 min

Country: Philippines

Studio: Water Bearer Films

Cast: Andoy Ranay, John Lapuz, Rey Pumaloy

Director: Crisaldo Pablo

Screenwriter: Jet Alcantara