Wanted: Houseboy
A young man with a rural upbringing finds work in the city as a houseboy for a middle-aged gay man. The residents of the house take advantage of his naivete, causing dire consequences for all of them. (Source: IMDb)
In this gritty Filipino drama, a wide-eyed young man from the provinces arrives in the bustling city, desperate for work. He lands a job as a houseboy for a lonely, middle-aged gay man living in a cramped apartment. Initially grateful, he quickly becomes the object of desire and manipulation for both his employer and the building's predatory tenants. As his innocence collides with their relentless advances, tensions escalate into a web of exploitation, jealousy, and violence that threatens to destroy everyone involved. Wanted: Houseboy is a raw, unflinching look at power dynamics, class divides, and the painful cost of chasing a better life, delivering a cautionary tale that lingers long after the credits roll.