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"Markova"
2000
Directed by Gil M. Portes

An aging gay man recounts his days of forced male prostitution in the war-torn Philippines during WWII in this drama from acclaimed Filipino director Gil M. Portes. Speaking with a reporter, Markova (Dolphy) flashes back to his scarred youth with his abusive, older brother; his capture by the Japanese army, who forced him into prostitution; and his eventual liberation and healing. Also stars Eric Quizon and Jeffrey Quizon as the young Markova. Tagalog with English subtitles.  97 minutes.