Hidden 2021 | Boys in movies [BiM]

Hidden (2021)

– Hidden 2021
– 30 min. | Drama, Short | 17 June 2021 (USA)

Storyline:

Since beginning to explore his sexuality and identity privately via the Internet and dating apps, thirteen-year-old Xiao-Wei has felt distanced from his straight friends, preferring the company of his online gay friends. In keeping the fact that he’s gay from his best friend Pin-Rui, Xiao-Wei doesn’t realize his closest friend has been carrying a secret of his own.

User review:

Thirteen-year-old Xiao-Wei tries to hide his gay identity. He can only experience his gay lifestyle from gay dating apps. Xiao-Wei feels distanced from his straight friends, even with his best friend, Pin-Rui. Late at night, his online friend, Kevin, is the only one he can talk to. When Xiao-Wei finds out that Pin-Rui tries to hide the secret between he and his girlfriend, he can’t help but wonder about his own sexual curiosity and the perplexity of growing up.

Director: Hsuan-Chi Kuo
Writer: Hsuan-Chi Kuo
Stars: You-Lun Lin, Chih-Hsuan Wu, Shih-Wei Wu
Country of origin: Taiwan (China)
Language: Mandarin.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14909168/