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Asog

Directed by Seán Devlin2023Canada/Philippines/USA101 mins

Jaya is a witty and talented non-binary comedian whose dreams of stardom were derailed when their TV talk show gig was lost after a typhoon destroyed their studio a decade prior. Stuck in an overwhelming and unfulfilling teaching job, Jaya sets off across the Philippines to compete in a drag pageant that might turn around their luck towards fortune and fame. But when setting off, they are aligned with a former student headed in the same direction to track down a missing-in-action father.

The unexpected twosome's journey brings them closer to each other, their queer identities, and to the land — with the film breaking the fourth wall of their adventure to showcase the plight of local citizens affected by the legacy of stolen land and disaster brought on by climate change. A visionary blend of fable and nonfiction, with casual humor both deadpan and slapstick, this arresting feature from Canadian stand-up comedian Seán Devlin tackles climate concerns, colonialism, and anti-queer biases head-on through the eyes of its unforgettable central hero. Winner of the Audience Award at the Vancouver International Film Festival, Asog was co-executive produced by Alan Cumming, Joel Kim Booster, and Adam McKay.

This film is a recipient of a Frameline Completion Fund grant.

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Director
Seán Devlin
Year
2023
Country
Canada, Philippines, USA
Running Time
101 mins
Language
Tagalog & Waray
Section
Narrative Features
Program Note Writer
Chris Feil
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