Backdrop image for movie The Man in the Lighthouse

The Man in the Lighthouse (2007)

Mateo is a lighthouse caretaker dating a teacher Suzette. The small town they are in is trying to increase tourism. Jerome stumbles across Mateo and Suzette having sex, whilst he is on holiday from Manila. A local a gay man, who pays local teenage boys for sex, talks to Mateo about the negative aspects of being gay in the Philippines. According to local legend, a lighthouse fairy seduces desirable men who then never marry. Mateo's relationship with Jerome leads to self reevaluation

  • Drama
  • Romance

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Harry LaurelHarry LaurelMateo
  • Photo of Jennifer LeeJennifer LeeSuzette
  • Photo of Justin De LeonJustin De LeonJerome
  • Photo of Crispin PinedaCrispin PinedaTisho
  • Photo of Allan PauleAllan PauleYoung Tisho
  • Photo of Richard QuanRichard QuanFernando Atienza
  • Photo of Monti ParungaoMonti ParungaoPerida
  • Photo of Dexter DoriaDexter DoriaLucy
  • Photo of Micol ManansalaMicol ManansalaHilario
  • Photo of ShereeShereeDiwata

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