To Pee or Not To Pee – Movie Review & Film Summary

Dr. Chang is a urologist who helps patients with their bladder problems. However, he struggles to contain his own bladder, which is ironic given his profession. He must wear a diaper to manage his condition. Dr. Chang feels deeply self-conscious about the contradiction between his expertise and his incontinence. He considers seeking medical treatment, but his husband discourages him and insists it's unnecessary.

Dr. Chang is married to his husband, Dr. Ko, a dentist. They're happily in love and enjoy a healthy sex life. Dr. Ko has a fetish. He likes having his partner pee on him during sex and believes these golden showers spice up their relationship. The couple has even turned it into a quirky game. Before the climax, they take turns naming famous fountains, challenging each other to see how many they can list before Dr. Chang releases his urine.

Dr. Ko adores his husband's golden showers. "No one sprays like you do," he says lovingly over a candlelit dinner. Dr. Chang appreciates his husband's enthusiasm. He finds comfort in how his condition has become something they both enjoy during intimacy. Since the incontinence improves their sex life, Dr. Ko convinces Dr. Chang not to seek treatment. He reassures his husband that as long as he wears diapers, their secret is safe. Dr. Chang cautiously agrees.

Dr. Ko is ambitious. He's eager to grow his dental practice by gaining more publicity and attracting new clients. He contacts Anthony, a YouTuber, for an interview. Anthony visits the couple's apartment but takes his curiosity too far, barging into their bedroom in search of hidden secrets. Thankfully, he finds nothing incriminating. After the interview, Dr. Ko ramps up their PR efforts, even creating a Facebook fan page for the couple. Dr. Chang notices his husband becoming increasingly focused on reputation and image.

Like many of you, I didn't know what to expect from To Pee or Not To Pee. The bizarre title caught my attention, and I was curious enough to add this short movie to my watchlist. However, I felt nervous before starting the film, unsure of what the story might entail. Was it going to be a cheeky comedy like I assumed? Or was I about to watch twenty minutes of men peeing on each other erotically? The latter thought haunted my mind. With sweaty palms and a nervous lump in my throat, I clicked the play button.

The movie opens with a gay couple having sex. Within the first minute, there's already a golden shower. While nothing explicit is shown, the protagonist gets splashed by a warm stream of urine on his face. It's wet, it's flowing, it's pee. The scene looks comically over the top, so I find it amusing more than anything. Depending on your tolerance level, your reaction may vary. This is the film's most graphic moment. If you can stomach what you've just seen, it's safe to proceed without worrying about another golden shower. The weather report says to expect clear skies with a slight chance of drizzle ahead.

To Pee or Not To Pee is about how incontinence affects a couple's love life. The main character can't control his bladder, a secret he seems desperate to hide. His condition carries shame and stigma, making some people uncomfortable. Maybe that's why you hesitate to watch this movie. However, it's a real medical issue that affects lives and relationships. I appreciate the boldness of To Pee or Not To Pee for tackling a sensitive subject that most filmmakers avoid. Instead of recycling familiar stories, here's an original story about something rarely discussed.

I admire the filmmaker's creativity. Never have I imagined you could create a love story around bladder control, but To Pee or Not To Pee finds a way to connect these unlikely topics. Initially, I was skeptical about the plot of a man peeing on his husband. By the final scene, the couple's bond seems genuinely sweet. The story also reinforces its themes with clever motifs like cameras or mirrors, emphasizing the ideas of stigma, reputation, and privacy. The more I analyze this movie, the more impressed I am by its ingenuity. To Pee or Not To Pee is surprisingly thoughtful.

The leads are a married couple, portrayed as happily in love with a healthy relationship. However, much of the story focuses on the growing tension between them. Dr. Ko comes across as unlikeable. He's obsessed with public image, discourages his husband from seeking treatment, and argues over what to wear. The emphasis on his flaws overshadows his good qualities, making their romance less appealing. I would've liked more nuance. Showing the couple in different settings adds depth to the relationship, but the film's short length limits this possibility.

As expected from a 20-minute film, To Pee or Not To Pee isn't deep. The story focuses mainly on a single topic. While it's original, I'm not drawn to a couple's relationship troubles over incontinence. It's not my cup of tea. Or should I say, not my cup of pee. That said, the ending is surprisingly sweet. After a humiliating incident, the couple's love rises above their feelings of shame. Dr. Ko learns to stand by his partner's health struggles in public, finishing the movie with a positive message. Overall, To Pee or Not To Pee is a clever and creative take on an unconventional subject.