At its core, "Unang Tikim" is a classic story of lost and found love. The narrative follows Yuna (Angeli Khang) and Becca (Robb Guinto), two women who fall deeply in love. They share all their "firsts" with each other—the first touch, the first kiss, and the first sexual experience. The film's title, which translates to "First Taste," is a direct metaphor for this initial, potent experience of love and intimacy. Becca is characterized as a lipstick lesbian, an artist, and an introvert who gives her all in love. In contrast, Yuna is bisexual; she appears innocent but is aggressive in her passion and is generally supportive.
Cult director Roman Perez Jr., known for his bold and often transgressive work, deliberately chose this project to break new ground in Philippine cinema. In interviews, he expressed pride in bringing the GL genre — immensely popular on streaming platforms in Thailand — to local movie theaters for the very first time. Unang Tikim -First Taste- 2024 1080p Tagalog WE...
Though some critics argued that the "reignited past flame" trope can be structurally predictable, they universally praised the movie for shifting LGBTQ+ representation into the mainstream Philippine cinema space. Giving a lesbian romance the budget, high-profile cast, and theatrical release typically reserved for heterosexual romance marked a major industry milestone. 🍿 Where to Access the Movie Safely At its core, "Unang Tikim" is a classic