Markova: Comfort Gay

Dolphy, Eric Quizon, Jeffrey Quizon, Loren Legarda, Melvin Lee

released: 2000 Dec 25   duration: 1:39:18

Philippines. Gil M. Portes tells the unconventional true story of Walter Dempster, Jr., otherwise known as Markova. After watching a documentary about the suffering of women forced into prostitution during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, Markova decides to tell his own painful story to reporter Loren Legarda. Escaping the torment of growing up with an abusive older brother, he and his friends found further suffering at the hands of Japanese soldiers, forced into sex work to survive. But even after the war, Markova's struggle continued.

At 55:39, Patrick Loyola juggles 3 balls on a stage, seen for 5 seconds, as part of a variety show.

The entire movie may be seen here.


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