Paying for It

Set in the late 1990s, this Canadian comedy drama follows an introverted comic artist named Chester and his long-term partner, Sonny. When Sonny expresses a desire to change the terms of their romantic relationship, Chester begins paying sex workers. Through these encounters, he explores a different understanding of intimacy and friendship.

The film was directed by Sook-Yin Lee, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Joanne Sarazen. Dan Beirne stars in the role of Chester Brown, appearing alongside Emily Lê as Sonny. The production involved a credited cast of 34 people and a crew of 49, with production handled by Wildling Pictures and Hawkeye Pictures Inc. The movie has a runtime of 85 minutes and currently holds a rating of 6.7/10 on TMDB based on 15 votes.