Light of the Same Sex

This is a romantic comedy set in Los Angeles in the 1990s, where a tape store clerk and poet named Jackson decides to pursue his cousin Jed, who has just moved from Ohio to Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Jackson is also the object of affection for his best friend and boss Sam, as well as a regular customer of the store, Derek. Jackson's poems have caught the attention of famous rock star Sonis Pike, who plans to use Jackson's poetry in his new album. The story is small but precise in its focus, with the key being the director's skillful portrayal of the protagonist, who tries to choose the most reasonable step between 'intention' and 'result.' Every time the protagonist drives out, the movie features a voiceover reciting a poem that the protagonist believes conveys a sense of loneliness, filled with a yearning for future ideals, while he repeatedly attends sex parties, highlighting the stark contrast between his soul's helplessness and the external circumstances. Of course, the most comforting aspect is that the director offers an answer to the question of whether true love exists among 'gays.' He designed a scene for the story's conclusion: after receiving a tape from his friend's death, the protagonist rushes to the door of a stranger and directly asks, 'Do you really love me?' Then, he confidently strips off all his clothes, standing naked in front of the stranger, spins around, and asks, 'Look, this is me; there's nothing attractive about me, do you really love me?' In the end, the two embrace, and passionate rock music begins to play.