Hosto
2023 · Movie · 93 min · ★ 3.6
A man moves to Japan on a visa hoping to better support his family. When money pressures grow, he is drawn into the world of becoming a host, forcing him to balance survival, work, and personal compromise.
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Details
- Years
- 2023
- Release date
- 2023-06-16
- Language
- TL
- Runtime
- 93 min
- TMDB rating
- 3.6/10 (5 votes)
About
You may connect with this if you like grounded survival stories and moral pressure in the vein of Ma' Rosa or Service; Not for you if you want a lighter tone or a more straightforward crowd-pleaser.
Pros: strong family stakes; unusual job premise; cross-cultural setting | Cons: sparse details; niche subject matter; no review consensus
Cast & crew
Angela Morena
as Thea
Denise Esteban
as Betchay
Vince Rillon
as Patrick
Jay Manalo
as Daniel
Alexa Ocampo
as Jenny
Ali Asistio
as Richard
- IA
Isadora Alonzo
as Nanay ni Patrick
Rey "PJ" Abellana
as Tatay ni Patrick
Krisma Fajardo
as Recruiter
Directed by Jao Daniel Elamparo