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The Man in the Lighthouse

2007·Movie
1h 48min
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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A , romance movie: .

Good for friends night · drop-in friendly · thought-provoking

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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
LGBTQ+GayPhilippine CinemaLighthouseTeacherVacationScandalSelf-Discovery

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Is The Man in the Lighthouse worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 5.6).

Is The Man in the Lighthouse good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is The Man in the Lighthouse in English?

FilipinoEnglish

No, it was made in Filipino, with some English.