ETHAN MAO Available in the USA from the 20th September 2005
SYNOPSIS
Renowned gay director Quentin Lee delivers an intense and provocative drama concerning a young gay man forced to hold his own family hostage through dramatic and unpredictable circumstances.
REVIEW
Enter the sexy and thought-provoking world of Quentin Lee's (Drift) Ethan Mao, a film about love and family that's told at gunpoint! Thrown out of his house when his parents discovered a gay porn magazine in his room, Ethan Mao survives on the street as a hustler. He's discovered he's the perfect "type" for older guys who want some Asian chicken. He meets handsome fellow hustler and drug dealer Remigio who takes him in and teaches him some basics and how to use drugs, always handy. After being tipped off by his younger brother Noel that the family will be away on Thanksgiving, Ethan asks his buddy for a ride so he can get some of his stuff from the house. As the two boys gather the few things they need, cash and jewelry, Ethan's dad arrives home to retrieve a forgotten item and violence ensues. Filmmaker Lee takes us off into a suspenseful day as the family is held hostage over a necklace.
In the following increasingly desperate hours, Ethan, his family and Remigio are forced to confront their unresolved conflicts between each other. As the tension between Ethan and his family escalates, their inner demons and family secrets unravel in this suspenseful and touching drama. With low-keyed suspense, attractive leads, romance and a surprise conclusion, Ethan Mao is one drama you won't want to miss this year. --
Scott Cranin
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