Philippines The Masseur ranks #3 among 6 Philippines films released between 2004–2006.
Synopsis
Masahista
“Into thy hands, I commend.”
Iliac works in a massage parlor where the gay clients are given more than a shoulder kneading and back rub. When Iliac's father dies he must reconcile his job as a sex worker with the rest of his family.
The 2004–2006 Philippines Window
6 Philippines films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. The Masseur sits at position #3.
Other Titles From Centerstage Productions
The 2000s Philippines Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2000s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when The Masseur premiered. 17 total titles in this decade from Philippines.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #93 of 146 Philippines films indexed here (36th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -0.4 points below the Philippines average of 6.2/10.
Among Philippines Drama productions specifically: #63 of 82 (top 77%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Filipino |
| Spoken Languages | English, Tagalog |
| Production Companies | Centerstage Productions, Gee Films International |
| Runtime | 1h 16m |
| Release Date | October 19, 2005 |
| IMDb | tt0477999 |