Working Beks

Working Beks

Year: 2016

Runtime: 110 mins

Language: Tagalog

Director: Chris Martinez

Comedy

Their story is ours. Five gay men from different walks of life are confronted with important choices that could change everything for them.

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Timeline – Working Beks (2016)

Trace every key event in Working Beks (2016) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Tommy learns the promotion went to someone else

Tommy discovers the promotion he expected has been awarded to another candidate. He weighs quietly accepting the outcome versus challenging a system that bypassed him. He decides to push back, risking the trust and stability of his family life to pursue what he believes he deserves.

Morning Corporate office
2

Gorgeous bears pressure at home and fixes on Champ

Gorgeous carries heavy financial and emotional burdens as his mother depends on him and his estranged father returns. He feels pulled between supporting the family and escaping into an idolized fantasy of Champ. The day forces him to choose between clinging to that escape and confronting the toxic dynamics at home.

Mid-morning Gorgeous's home
3

Gorgeous decides to face reality

As events unfold, Gorgeous contemplates taking control of his future rather than waiting for relief from others. He begins to confront the toxic dynamics at home that have shaped his choices. The decision marks a turning point in his personal trajectory.

Afternoon Home
4

Champ's career scandal goes public

A video showing Champ kissing another man leaks, threatening endorsements and future roles. With a primetime interview looming, he wrestles with whether to come out about his sexuality or protect his public image. The dilemma pits honesty against the platform that elevated him.

Afternoon TV network studio
5

Mandy faces a crisis of authenticity on wedding day

On the wedding day, Mandy confronts the reality of his feelings and what he wants from love and life. His fiancée shows understanding, but the crossroads between commitment and authenticity pulls him in opposing directions. The choice could redefine how he sees himself and where he fits in the world.

Morning Wedding venue
6

Jet confronts HIV anxiety after hookup death

Jet endures a paralyzing anxiety attack upon learning that a recent hookup has died by suicide after an HIV diagnosis. Guilt and fear loom as he grapples with the consequences of his past behavior. He resolves to get tested and face the truth about his sexual health.

Evening Call center
7

The five stories begin to weave together

As the day unfolds, the characters' choices ripple across their intertwined lives, showing how honesty, responsibility, and self-acceptance connect their fates. Small decisions in one life echo in another's, revealing how tightly their paths are linked. The city punctuates these shifts with chance encounters and shared moments.

8

Tommy pushes back at work, risking system and family

Tommy acts on his decision to challenge the overlooked promotion, pursuing a path that could lead to the Senior VP role. Colleagues react with mixed support and skepticism as the corporate machinery strains under the pressure. He weighs the potential career win against the risk of destabilizing his home life.

Evening Office conference room
9

Champ weighs coming out under the interview spotlight

Champ weighs whether to reveal his sexuality in a primetime interview or protect his star persona at all costs. He contemplates the impact of an honest revelation on endorsements, fan loyalty, and future roles. The decision tests his courage against the platform that made him famous.

Evening PR studio
10

Mandy confronts authenticity with his fiancé

Mandy confronts the reality of his feelings on the wedding day and what he wants from a life partner. The conversation pushes him toward a choice between a conventional future and an authentic self. The outcome could redefine his place in love and society.

Afternoon Wedding venue
11

Jet takes action on health and truth

Jet resolves to get tested for HIV and to reckon with what his past choices say about his future. The decision marks a shift from fear to responsibility, even as the stakes remain high. The moment underscores the film's emphasis on honesty and self-care.

Night Clinic
12

Day ends with new clarity and lingering consequences

By the day’s end, some characters find a renewed sense of clarity and hope as they choose honesty and responsibility. Others must reckon with consequences that could reshape their lives forever. The film closes on the idea that honest choices have a lasting reach.

Night

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