About Being Gay
There are many faces in homosexual lives. HahaTai sees them from a funny point of view. Such as in the office, in the gym, on the apps, in the bedroom, girls and their gay best friends, and the many secret codes that…
From the bustling offices of Taipei to the steamy confines of gyms and the addictive swipe of dating apps, *About Being Gay* is a Taiwanese short film that playfully dissects the colorful, chaotic, and surprisingly funny realities of gay life. Told through a series of vignettes—an ‘omnibus’ of everyday moments—it’s less a linear love story and more a cheeky, heartfelt documentary of shared experiences. We meet the office worker dodging gossip, the gym regular navigating awkward locker-room encounters, the best friend who’s everyone’s go-to advice guru, and the secret codes and signals that form a language all their own. With a light comedic touch, the film doesn’t shy away from the absurdities of modern dating, but it also finds warmth in the friendships, the heartbreaks, and the quiet understanding that comes with being part of a community. It’s a snapshot of a moment in time—2016 Taiwan—that feels both nostalgic and surprisingly universal. Perfect for anyone who’s ever laughed, cried, or rolled their eyes at the glorious messiness of finding connection.