Asog

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Asog

2023

1h 39m

Comedy

Drama

LGBTQ+

Romance

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In the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda, TV Host-turned-teacher Jaya leaves their job and unsupportive boyfriend to pursue their passion for drag in hopes of winning the "Ms. Gay Sicogon" Pageant. Before leaving, they run into their former student, Arnel, heading in the same direction in hopes of finding his father. Banding together, the unlikely duo's difficult yet cathartic journey is marked by a series of encounters with victims of the recent environmental devastation. "Essential viewing as queer cinema, as political cinema and as climate cinema," (Eastern Kicks) Seán Devlin's ASOG emphatically reiterates the importance of resistance and companionship in a world of environmental, economic and social precarity.

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Drew Gregory

Autostraddle

Jaya is a comedian first and foremost and the film honors their sense of humor, the impulse to laugh as a break from crying.

Aug 18, 2023

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

Imagine if Savage Steve Holland—” One Crazy Summer” (1986), Barry Jenkins— “Moonlight” (2016), and Glorimar Marrero—“La Pecera” (2023) decided to work with one pupil. That person would be Filipino/Chinese Canadian cowriter and director Sean Devlin

Jun 14, 2025

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Christian Craig

In Review Online

That accordioned scope...keeps the movie as surefire as it is scattered, one eye trained with menace on the power structures that have failed their people, the other drifting toward storm clouds pulling closer with the tide.

May 7, 2025

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Alan Ng

Film Threat

Asog isn’t just a movie; it’s a luminous testament to the human spirit to move on after disaster.

Rated: 7/10

Apr 16, 2025

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Josh Bell

Crooked Marquee

The combination of environmental and queer activism is often rousing.

Rated: B-

Apr 9, 2025

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Emily Wheeler

Film Inquiry

Takes you down a funny road but also makes you really see it, potholes and all.

Oct 12, 2023

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An emotionally resonant and visually captivating experience. Devlin’s direction skillfully highlights the struggles of marginalized communities and the lasting impact of climate disasters, while incorporating elements of humor. Highly recommend.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/21/25

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Arnel Pablo

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In the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda, TV Host-turned-teacher Jaya leaves their job and unsupportive boyfriend to pursue their passion for drag in hopes of winning the "Ms. Gay Sicogon" Pageant. Before leaving, they run into their former student, Arnel, heading in the same direction in hopes of finding his father. Banding together, the unlikely duo's difficult yet cathartic journey is marked by a series of encounters with victims of the recent environmental devastation. "Essential viewing as queer cinema, as political cinema and as climate cinema," (Eastern Kicks) Seán Devlin's ASOG emphatically reiterates the importance of resistance and companionship in a world of environmental, economic and social precarity.

Director: Sean Devlin
Producer: Sean Devlin, Amanda Ernst
Screenwriter: Rey Aclao, Sean Devlin, Arnel Pablo
Distributor: Film Movement
Genre: Comedy, Drama, LGBTQ+, Romance
Original Language: Filipino
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 11, 2025
Runtime: 1h 39m

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