Director : Keli’i Grace
Cast : Jayron Munoz, Kaipo Dudoit
USA / 2023 / 98 mins / Boys’ Love, Romance, Coming-of-Age
In English, Hawaiian and Tagalog with English subtitles
* Hong Kong Premiere
* Director and Writer in attendance
* Winner of Audience Award at LA Asian Pacific Film Festival, Winner of the Outstanding Excellence Award at LGBTQ Unbordered International Film Festival, Winner of Grand Jury Award at Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival, Winner of Lily Tomlin Memorial Award at San Antonio QFest LGBT International Film Festival, and Winner of the Best Foreign Film at Mpumalanga International Film Festival
8/9/2024 (Sun) 5:15pm – PREMIERE ELEMENTS (PE)
9/9/2024 (Mon) 7:30pm – Broadway Cinematheque (BC)
Synopsis
In this Hawaiian BL (Boys’ Love) story, hunky Native Hawaiian jock Pili and aspiring Filipino student Edmar, from rival high school groups, are reluctantly paired for a semester project. As they overcome cultural divides, an intense friendship blossoms, soon evolving into uncontrollable desires. Showcasing the unique charms of the Aloha islands, MY PARTNER tenderly explores the challenges these young men face in accepting their newfound connection, both within themselves and their social circles. Notably, actor Kaipo Dudoit, who portrays the alluring Pili, will also be featured in Disney’s live-action adaptation of LILO AND STITCH. Through its heartwarming narrative, the film beautifully captures the sweetness of young love amidst the vibrant backdrop of Hawaii.
