In a boy’s fantasy world, this collection of shorts takes you through themes of tragedy and joy. It explores his unique universe, blending past, present, and future experiences while touching on Coming-Of-Age, romance, and homoeroticism. Ultimately, it leaves you questioning: What Might Have Been… ?
Run time: 100 mins
Schedules
13/9/2025 (Sat) 5:15pm – Broadway CINEMATHEQUE#
21/9/2025 (Sun) 3:30pm – PREMIERE ELEMENTS
Ikaros Reborn
Director : MENELAS
Greece | 2024 | 8 mins
* Asian Premiere
Synopsis
In this poetic retelling of the myth of Ikaros, creators Menelas and The Peacock give us a different interpretation of the story and a much happier ending. Shot on location in Ikaria Island, this ancient cautionary tale about the hubris of youth becomes a BDSM love story.
Blue Boy
Director : NIK DODANI
United States of America | 2024 | 15 mins
* Hong Kong Premiere
Synopsis
After experiencing an otherworldly vision, a mischievous Indian-American boy convinces himself that he’s the reincarnation of the Hindu god Krishna. Turns out he’s just gay.
Hey Dad
Director : WANG WEI FAN
Taiwan | 2024 | 6 mins
* Asian Premiere
Synopsis
I’ve practiced these words for 20 years now, but maybe being candid isn’t the best idea. At this moment, I decide to stop, starting the countdown again, another cycle of 20 years. Maybe it might be the right time by then.
One Day This Kid
Director : ALEXANDER FARAH
Canada | 2024 | 18 mins
* Director in Attendance
* Asian Premiere
Synopsis
As told through a deftly composed array of small yet pivotal moments, a first-generation Afghan Canadian man takes steps toward establishing an identity of his own while always conscious of his father’s shadow.
Cousin
Director : ALEJANDRO JATO
Spain | 2025 | 24 mins
* Hong Kong Premiere
Synopsis
Antón travels to his grandparents’ village to receive his first communion. There, while celebrating this special day with his family, a new way of seeing the world around him begins to take shape within him, leading to an experience that will forever mark the course of his life — as an individual, as a cousin, and as a child of God.
Twins
Director : LIM HYUNG KYU
South Korea | 2024 | 12 mins
* Lead Actors in Attendance
* International Premiere
Synopsis
This summer, a date you only imagined… becomes real? Reuniting with an ex after a year apart— but wait, there’s another boyfriend by your side? A story of a man caught between twin lovers.
At Least We Had This Moment
Director : JOSHUA DE VERA
Philippines | 2025 | 20 mins
* Director and Lead Actors in Attendance
* Hong Kong Premiere
Synopsis
In Old Manila, local guide Vince encounters film photographer Dino during their tour. Frustrated with revisiting the same spots, Dino proposes going off the itinerary with him for a special trip unseen by tourists. They explore Escolta together, reclaiming their spaces and discovering how third spaces have transformed through time.
Post Screening Q&A Sharing – Boy Love (BL) Culture Talk
13/9/2025 (Sat) 5:15pm – Broadway CINEMATHEQUE
Moderator : Michael Khan
Featured Guests :
One Day This Kid – Director, Alexander Farah
At Least We Had This Moment – Director, Joshua de Vera & Lead Actor, Raven Rigor
Twins – Lead Actor, KIM Chan-Kyu
After the screening of the What Might Have Been program, we invite you to join our Boy Love (BL) Culture Talk with our international guests at the Broadway CINEMATHEQUE lobby area! This hour-long session will dive into engaging discussions and exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, exploring the genre’s skyrocketing popularity and how “BL” storytelling is redefining representations of young romance in today’s cinematic landscape.
Don’t miss out on this chance to connect and share your thoughts!
Alexander Farah is an Afghan-Canadian writer, director and editor whose projects have screened at Berlinale, Telluride, and Clermont-Ferrand. His first short film “Sahar” premiered at TIFF in 2014. Notably, Alex’s music video “Meet You At The Light” won both the Grand Jury Prize and Audience Choice Award at SXSW in 2022. Alex also edited the Canadian Screen Award-winning short film, Motherland, directed by Jasmin Mozaffari and executive produced by HBO Succession’s Arian Moayed. After nearly a decade of editing, “One Day This Kid” marks his return to directing narrative work.
Joshua de Vera is an independent film practitioner and also directed short films that premiered at Queer East Festival in London, Korea Queer Film Festival, 36th Hong Kong Lesbian and Gay Film Festival, and the Sine Kabataan Film Festival 2025 by the FDCP. De Vera further honed his storytelling acumen as a fellow of the Climate Story Lab by Active Vista and the British Council. He is working on feature films such as “Bar Boys: After School” directed by his mentor, Kip Oebanda.