Celebrate queer Filipino cinema classics with Reel Pride at Ayala Malls Cinemas, in celebration of Pride Month. Powerful, diverse, and trailblazing queer Filipino stories are back on the big screen from June 25 to July 1, 2025 at Ayala Malls Trinoma, Fairview Terraces, Market Market and Manila Bay cinemas.
Ayala Malls has been commemorating Pride Month with various initiatives and events this June. Continuing with the spirit of the month, Ayala Malls Cinemas, in partnership with Viva Films, showcases four iconic titles with themes of love, identity, and resilience. Get to watch Pusong Mamon (1998), Macho Dancer (1988), Mahal Kita, Beksman (2022), and Two and One (2022) in theaters, the way they were meant to be seen.
Pusong Mamon (1998)
A woman unknowingly seduces a gay man and becomes pregnant. The trio—woman, gay man, and his partner—navigate an unconventional family dynamic.
Starring Eric Quizon, Albert Martinez, and Lorna Tolentino.
Directed by Joel Lamangan and written by National Artist Ricky Lee.
Macho Dancer (1988)
A young man enters the world of male stripping to support his family, confronting exploitation, identity, and survival. Winner of the Gawad Urian Awards for Best Actor (Daniel Fernando) and Best Supporting Actress (Jaclyn Jose).
Starring Daniel Fernando, Jaclyn Jose, and Allan Paule.
Written by Amado Lacuesta and National Artist Ricky Lee and directed by National Artist Lino Brocka.
Mahal Kita, Beksman (2022)
Dali, a flamboyant straight man, shocks his LGBTQ+ family and friends when he reveals his heterosexuality and falls in love with a woman.
Starring Christian Bables, Iana Bernardez, Keempee de Leon, Katya Santos.
Written by Fatrick Tabada and directed by Perci Intalan.
Two and One (2022)
A gay couple who discovers they are sexually incompatible explores the idea of polyamory to salvage their relationship but ends up risking their relationship when jealousy and betrayal sneak in.
Starring Paolo Pangilinan, Miggy Jimenez, and Cedrick Juan.
Written by Ash Malanum and directed by Ivan Andrew Payawal.
These timeless tales of love, struggle, and triumph will run until July 1 at Ayala Malls Cinemas. For Reel Pride movie screening schedules and tickets, visit www.sureseats.com.
