From the outset of Under the Crescent Moon, it’s clear that there is something going on between high school besties Abdul and Jerryl.
Constantly flirting and finding excuses to playfully touch one another, the two young men are inching ever closer to finally admitting their true feelings.
The problem lies in the societal and religious expectations that surround them. Abdul, who comes from a conservative Muslim family, feels deeply that his love for Jerryl is a direct affront to Allah – and his strict father, who has taken ominous notice of the boys’ affection, would likely agree.
An emotional 15-minute short film from the Philippines, Under the Crescent Moon tells a tender and ultimately heartbreaking coming-of-age story about young love.
Watch a quick trailer for Under the Crescent Moon below. The short film is now available on Dekkoo.
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