NO MONEY NO HONEY

In the gaps between sex, care, and class, two outcast men find that their love can be another form of possession.

In southern Taiwan, Ricardo (25), an undocumented, self-serving Filipino caregiver, is assigned a job looking after Yen (25), a sad and lonely young man with severe disabilities—with only one functional hand—from a wealthy but controlling family. Realizing that Yen is attracted to him, Ricardo offers hand-job services in exchange for money, hoping to save up for a black-market ID. A fragile intimacy develops as he helps Yen complete his studies and pursue his dream of making electronic dance music. When Ricardo begins to feel desire for Yen as well, he panics and tries to flee, accidentally nearly killing Yen. Amid the chaos, Ricardo slips away from the family and walks out a free man, yet he’s overwhelmed by regret of losing Yen and uncertain of what he truly wants or where he belongs.