Martha
A supposed “happy gathering” amongst childhood friends becomes a bitter revelation as Jason, an openly gay man, attempts to discuss a serious and personal matter, only to find out that his friends are a homophobic bunch after all these years. Surprised with his friends’ views on his sexual orientation and LGBTQ issues in general, powdered with toxic masculinity, he decides to keep the issue to himself as he walks out of the party, and eventually from the friendship he thought he had with them.
Elena
In the time of war, can goodness be still found? “Memories of the Rising Sun” traces a Japanese soldier’s journey to humanity as he find himself torn between his loyalty to his mother country and his love and care for the Filipino family that cared for him. In the darkest of times, where hope is only a glimmer, can the heart still find its way to care?
Santa Nena, a patron saint statue that springs to life every night, suddenly falls in love with a teenager even though God forbids her.
About the characters meeting on an ordinary day. Alfonso, a gunman from the Other Side goes to town in search of the Captain for a payment that is owed to him. He arrived at the house seeing Liwliw, the Captain's daughter practicing her dance. Complications arise when Delfin, a passionate poet, serenades the young lady.
Philip and Bastian are lovers. Philip has taken the responsibility to help his older brother’s family in the slums. However, when Bastian pursues painting and can no longer provide for Philip, Philip resorts to hustling in order to help his brother’s family. When Bastian catches Philip being picked up by a gay man in a car, he decides to keep everything inside. Can Philip and Bastian’s love prevail despite the odds?
Cristina
A socio-realist drama-comedy film, it follows a seemingly usual day in the life of Loida Malabanan as she embarks on yet another shooting day of a soap opera as an extra. As the shoot goes on, we get a glimpse of the truth in the ruling system of the production as well as the exploitation of the marginalized laborers like her.
Mga Anino sa Tanghaling Tapat takes place over the period of summer. The adolescence of the three girls is told through the mundane rituals of the province: farm work, bathing, washing laundry, processions, and harvest rituals. Through the restless emotions, insecurities, blossoming loves, and conflicts - these young, beautiful and vulnerable girls will undergo an inevitable change through the passing of the summer.
