

The Houseboy
2007-11-10 · 81 min · ★ 4.9
Distraught after he overhears his two 30-something lovers talking about finding a new "toy" to replace him, young Ricky looks for love through a series of random sexual encounters while house-sitting for the couple over the Christmas holidays. Meanwhile, he contemplates suicide. But when Ricky meets a compassionate new friend, he may be experiencing the sparks of real love in this compelling and sexy gay drama.
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- Directors
- Spencer Schilly
- Production companies
- TLA Releasing
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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Nick MayRicky
Brian PataccaDJ
Damián FuentesDominic
Blake Young-FountainBlake
Michael ApuzzoHung2727
Murray HillMister Santa
Trip LangleyTurtle Loving Tweaker
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