Asog
A witty, intimate queer road journey finds resilience and connection in the aftermath of a devastating typhoon.
Overview
A poignant yet humorous exploration of resilience and identity in the aftermath of disaster.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- witty
- intimate
- humane
- reflective viewing
- arthouse film night
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The road journey unfolds in the wake of a destructive typhoon and foregrounds queer lived experience.
The film is explicitly described as a combination of road movie and docu-drama, with cast members appearing as themselves.
Rey Jaya Aclao, Amelia De La Cruz, Ricky Gacho Jr., Arnel Pablo, and Raul Ramos are credited as Self.
The film is characterized as witty despite being set after a destructive typhoon, balancing comedy with aftermath and resilience.
Films like Asog, and why
The Watermelon Woman
Shared trans cinema perspective, queer self-representation, and inventive boundary between documentary and fiction.
Tangerine
Shared trans-centered storytelling, handheld-feeling immediacy, humor, and compassionate social realism.
The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson
Shared nonfiction portraiture, queer identity, self-representation, and intimate community testimony.
Movie Details
- Director
- Seán Devlin
- Release Date
- 2025-08-22
- Runtime
- 101 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (1)
Cast
- Rey Jaya Aclao
- Amelia De La Cruz
- Ricky Gacho Jr.
- Arnel Pablo
- Raul Ramos
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Film Movement Plus, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Asog about?
- A witty, intimate queer road journey finds resilience and connection in the aftermath of a devastating typhoon.
- What is Asog like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Asog as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Asog violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Asog.
- Which films are like Asog?
- Films with a similar feel include The Watermelon Woman, Tangerine, and The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson.
- How long is Asog?
- Asog runs 101 minutes.
- Where can I watch Asog?
- In United States, Asog streams on Film Movement Plus, Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel.
