A provocative and bold indie film about a married man’s forbidden love affair with his mysterious handsome neighbor and his discreet sexual desire over a group of male buddies (“kumpares”).
Director
Jonison Fontanos
Writers
KUMPARE trailer
PhilippinesPH
Kumpare was released on 18 October 2012.
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