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The Shore

The Shore  ·  2020, Philippines
6.3
1,981 ratings
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● Completed 🕑 2020

It is a story of David, a lost/stranded guy on an island who finds Simon, a companion, and they fall in love with each other despite their differences in principles about life. But when the real partner of the David…

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When David, a psychology student reeling from a devastating double betrayal—catching his girlfriend cheating with his best friend—flees to a remote beach, a reckless decision to take a boat into an oncoming storm strands him on a deserted island. There, he meets Simon, a calm and resourceful young man who has been living alone on the island. Initially clashing over their opposing worldviews—David struggles with internalized homophobia while Simon is openly gay—the two slowly forge an unlikely bond. As they learn to survive together, their isolation gives way to a deep, passionate connection that forces David to confront his sexuality and the prejudices he has carried. But just as love begins to bloom, rescue arrives, and the truth of their time on the island unravels in a stunning twist that redefines everything. Blending breathtaking tropical cinematography with a psychological undercurrent, this Filipino BL miniseries offers a raw, emotional journey of self-discovery and acceptance that lingers long after the final episode.

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The Shore Episode 1
Season 1 · Dec 10, 2020
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The Shore Episode 2
Season 1 · Dec 17, 2020
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The Shore Episode 3
Season 1 · Dec 24, 2020
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The Shore Episode 4
Season 1 · Dec 31, 2020
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The Shore Episode 5
Season 1 · Dec 31, 2020
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The Shore Episode 6
Season 1 · Jan 07, 2021
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The Shore Episode 7
Season 1 · Jan 08, 2021
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The Shore Episode 8
Season 1 · Jan 14, 2021
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The Shore Episode 9
Season 1 · Jan 15, 2021
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The Shore Episode 10
Season 1 · Jan 16, 2021
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beachlover_bl
May 2025
8/10
I absolutely melted watching David and Simon on that island. The way they go from awkward strangers to clinging to each other in the rain is pure romance gold. Yes, the pacing is slow, but it made their love feel earned. And that twist? I did not see it coming and it made me cry all over again.
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plotpolice_101
August 2024
6/10
I wanted to love this, but the logical gaps are hard to ignore. After days of screaming on the beach, David never gets thirsty or grows a beard? The dream sequence explanation feels like a cop-out. The romance is sweet but I found myself checking how much runtime was left. Solid concept, messy execution.
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cinedreamer_ph
November 2025
7/10
The cinematography is the real star here. Every frame of those turquoise waters and golden sunsets is like a postcard. The lighting during the intimate scenes is soft and dreamy, really elevating the emotional beats. The production quality isn't top-tier, but the visual storytelling is remarkably effective for a low-budget web series.
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queer_analyst
January 2026
9/10
This series handles internalized homophobia and self-acceptance with surprising nuance. David's journey from denial to embracing his identity is painful but authentic, and Simon represents the healthy, patient partner that many queer people dream of. That said, the fantasy twist raises interesting questions about agency—but it doesn't undermine the emotional truth of the love story.