People Like Us (web series)

People Like Us was Singapore's first gay web series. It was eponymously named after Singapore's first LGBT advocacy group, whose influence on local LGBT history was so widespread that the term "PLU" had become a slang word for LGBT people not only in Singapore, but also in neighbouring Malaysia.

The series was produced by Leon Cheo and consisted of six parts.

=Trailer=

Based on the true-to-life characters, gayhealth.sg proudly presents ‘People Like Us’. Following the lives of four gay men in Singapore, the web series is a poignant reflection and insightful look at being gay in Singapore. In addition to the sexual escapades and relationships that unfold between them, the show explores critical health issues.

Characters
RAI is a 20 year old NS boy, Indian, who just came out and is new to the scene. He is an idealistic, young gay man who goes on dates searching for Mr. Right. His cynical gay friends tease him about his earnestness. Unfortunately, his dates tend to end tragic-comically and he loses faith in finding love in a world where sex is on everyone’s mind.

JOEL is a 26 year old, Chinese, yuppie looking gym bunny type who works in a design/marketing firm. He is out to everyone who cares to know. His parents, whom he lives with, know but do not talk about his sexuality. Attractive, smart but impatient, Joel hasn’t had a relationship that lasts longer than 3 months. He is someone who has sex on the first date and thinks he has a handle on sex and love. One night after clubbing at Taboo, he meets Irfan.

IRFAN is a 30 year old department store manager who is not out to anyone except his best friend. He is your typical “straight acting, discreet, fun only, top here, no place” gay man. He frequents saunas, and meets guys for hookups on Grindr and Jack’d. He meets Joel, falls in love, and has to negotiate the prospect of coming out and being in a relationship.

ISAAC is a 45 year old Chinese senior banker. He is quite buff and salt and pepper handsome. Isaac in a long term open relationship with Tommy and they often host chemsex home parties, where condoms can be optional, at his luxury condo apartment on weekends



=Part 1=

It’s Friday night, possibly the most important day on the gay agenda for Joel, Ridzwan, Rai, and Isaac."People Like Us" follows these four men as they navigate lust, love, and life.



=Part 2=

Joel and Ridzwan meet for a drink but things become complicated. Meanwhile, Rai chats and connects with Isaac.



=Part 3=

Rai goes on a series of dates with guys on Grindr, including Isaac. Will he be rejected or meet the man of his dreams? Meanwhile, Joel mopes over what happened in his bedroom with Ridzwan.



=Part 4=

Joel and Ridzwan go on a proper date. Will their relationship blossom or hit a roadblock?



=Part 5=

Rai meets a guy for a movie but the date doesn't end well for him. Meanwhile, Ridzwan and Joel disagree about how their relationship should progress.



=Part 6=

Joel drowns his sorrow about Ridzwan with his friends at the bars. Rai finds out something about Isaac which troubles him. Will Joel, Ridzwan, Rai, and Isaac find what they are looking for?



=See also=


 * People Like Us
 * Singapore gay films

=References=

=Acknowledgements=

This article was compiled by Roy Tan.