Pakistani gay filmmaker Muneeb Hassan’s debut feature film is ripped from the pages of his own life . Ali far from his home country and living in New York but still finds it impossible to live openly as a gay man. When he meets (very hot) Oliver in the gym one day he is literally like a love-lorn boy. but by their fourth totally innocent date, he realizes he cannot forget his heritage and accept his sexuality .
Behind this tale that touches on the fact that Muslims will not recognize his true self, this film is a heartfelt journey of self-discovery, love, and identity within the LGBTQIA+ community., and a sheer joy to to watch.
Queerguru talks with filmmaker Muneeb Hassan about his film and about being gay and Muslim.
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