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Coalesce (18) (LC) + ScreenTalk

Queer East Film Festival

,Barbican Cinema 2
Two young men look at their mobile phones in Coalesce

A bold portrait of interwoven destinies and sexuality in contemporary Phnom Penh.

In contemporary Phnom Penh, thousands of young people who are chasing the dream of a better life, and struggling to make ends meet, are swept up in the ferocious pace of the constantly-evolving city.

Coalesce is Jessé Miceli’s debut feature, in which the lives of three young men intersect: Songsa (Sek Songsa), an introverted teenager, is sent to the capital by his family to sell clothes; Phearum (Eang Phearum) drives a taxi that he is desperately trying to pay off; Thy (Rom Rithy) dreams of owning a motorbike and makes money by working as a host and dancer in a gay bar. What does fate have in store for these three men as they become embroiled in an aggressive race for money and survival?

A compelling portrait of Cambodian youth, this bold debut explores interwoven destinies in a fast-changing world. 

Tagged with: Cinema Queer East Film Festival

Cambodia/France 2020 Dir Jessé Miceli 82 min

Please note this film contains a scene of fatal violence towards an animal and a reference to predatory behaviour towards a child.

Barbican Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.