The story then depicts how they deal with societal restraints and the difficulties they face. The two meet in a chance encounter and soon develop a close bond. Hoi is attached to a ‘gay and gray’ club but conceals it from his family. On the other hand, Hoi (Ben Yuen) is a 65-year-old single father who lives with his son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter. He drives a cab around the city, which gives him an opportunity to visit male pickup spots. Pak (Tai-Bo) is a 70-year-old married man with a grown son and daughter.
Suk Suk (2019) Image credit: Twilight’s Kiss/ IMDbĮschewing the usual recipe of queer films that show young people, Suk Suk, also known as Twilight’s Kiss, depicts the life and journey of two closeted gay men in Hong Kong, who are in their twilight years. This Wong Kar Wai film was nominated for the Palme d’Or and earned him the Best Director Award at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival. The film also stars Chan Cheng and Gregory Dayton in prominent roles. The two men’s lives become increasingly different as they go separate ways. One day when Ho shows up beaten and bruised, Lai takes him in but realises that the intimacy they once had is missing. However, things take a drastic turn and Lai starts to work at a tango bar to make money for his return trip to home.
