Markova: Comfort Gay (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2000, Markova: Comfort Gay is a comedy and drama film directed by Gil Portes, running about 97 minutes. “A true story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Escaping the torment of growing up with an abusive older brother, he and his friends found further suffering at the hands of Japanese soldiers, forced into sex work to survive. But even after the war, Markova's struggle continued.
Who’s in it. Markova: Comfort Gay stars Dolphy as Walter Dempster Jr. / Walterina Markova, Eric Quizon as Walterina Markova (middle years), Epy Quizon as young Markova and Andoy Ranay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Markova: Comfort Gay has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Markova: Comfort Gay page.
If you liked it. Fans of Markova: Comfort Gay tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Markova: Comfort Gay (2000)?
- In US, Markova: Comfort Gay is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Markova: Comfort Gay worth watching?
- Markova: Comfort Gay holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Markova: Comfort Gay?
- Markova: Comfort Gay stars Dolphy, Eric Quizon, Epy Quizon, Andoy Ranay and Freddie Quizon.
- When was Markova: Comfort Gay released?
- Markova: Comfort Gay was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.