Movie Review: MoneyboysShot in Taiwan but set in China, this film provides a poignant look into the struggles of Chinese gay sex workers, but the glaring incongruities in language and setting are annoyingly distractingBy Han Cheung / Staff reporterForeign viewers at the Cannes premiere of Moneyboys (金錢男孩) may not have noticed the glaring incongruities that persist through the movie, but Taiwanese viewers certainly will. They’re apparent to the point that it’s difficult to enjoy the movie. This melancholy tale revolves around gay sex workers in China and the unique challenges they face, especially regarding traditional expectations, including marriage, and the large-scale rural-to-urban migration of young people. This is an interesting topic, as it’s taboo in China and significantly different from the LGBTQ situation in Taiwan. And it’s quite explicit in Moneyboys, especially the sex scenes.

Source: Taipei Times November 24, 2021 16:46 UTC