Present Perfect
Following a painful breakup, Toey decides to heal his broken heart in Higashikawa where he meets Oat, who is on his final bachelor trip. From strangers to friends, romance sparks between the two. Before returning to…
After a devastating breakup with his long-term girlfriend, Toey flees to the serene Japanese town of Higashikawa to mend his shattered heart. There, he meets Oat, a charismatic Thai man enjoying his final days of freedom before his impending wedding. What begins as a neighborly friendship between two strangers quickly deepens into something more intimate, as they explore the breathtaking Hokkaido countryside and confront their hidden desires. But with Oat engaged and Toey still grappling with his identity, their fleeting romance is haunted by the looming return to reality. This quiet, contemplative film captures the beauty of a love that exists in a bubble—dreamlike, intense, and ultimately fragile. Director Aam Anusorn crafts a raw, realistic portrayal of queer love and societal expectations, using the stunning Japanese landscape as a backdrop for an emotional journey of self-discovery and heartbreak.