A Cohabitation
In 2013, Taipei, a gay couple who just moved in together are forced to separate because one of them has HIV... (Source: GagaOOLaLa)
Set in 2013 Taipei, *A Cohabitation* is a tender and devastating short film that follows Jim, a Taiwanese man, and Mike, his Malaysian boyfriend, as they finally move in together. Their joy is short-lived when Mike is diagnosed with HIV. At the time, Taiwanese law forced the deportation of HIV-positive foreigners, threatening to tear the couple apart. With only two actors and a focused narrative, the film strips away melodrama to reveal the raw, intimate reality of their love and fear. Jim’s panic and Mike’s quiet strength create a powerful dynamic, while the film’s ending offers a poignant moment of hope grounded in real-life legal change. Based on true events, this is a quiet but unforgettable testament to resilience and devotion.