Discoveries from Philippines World Cinema

Coming back from a mission in Mindanao, Lt. Nicolas Aguirre finds the butcher of his family by a criminal syndicate

A 1990 Filipino comedy film by Mike Relon Makiling.

Paano Maging Babae? by Gian Arre from De La Salle College of Saint Benilde, one of the official entries from the 2020 MMFF Student Short Film category.

Confronted with an unexpected pregnancy, high schoolers Mark and Abby face a life-altering choice that forces them to confront their own beliefs and discover the true meaning of love and responsibility.

A 1983 Filipino comedy film starring Redford White.

An alcoholic detective meets a witty attorney.

In the midst of organizing a high school prom, ABBY, the well-known picture-perfect student faces a dilemma that challenges not only the small town’s social norms but also her identity.

A group of co workers meet up via video conference to plan their boss' birthday party.

Mga nagbabagang labi: Directed by Victor Tango. With Jestoni Alarcon, Rosanna Roces, Daniel Fernando, Sheila Ysrael.

A heart-touching story about the hardship of a grandmother and her two parentless grandkids.

After a killer with garden shears attacks a group of science students during a trip to the woods, the lone survivor comes under suspicion by others at their university. Panic spreads as the killings and disappearances continue on campus.

"Pinilakang Tabingi" follows the journey of two best friends, Tupe and Tantan, who share a deep passion for Filipino cinema. Their anticipation for the sequel to their favorite film is challenged by financial constraints, leading them to purchase a pirated DVD copy. What unfolds is a heartfelt exploration of friendship, integrity, and the consequences of their actions.

A depiction of Philippines war on drugs.

A change in a farmer’s family life after the appearance of a politician who is very interested in the farmer’s land.

Experimental documentary about roof-making.

A secondary student is known to be an intellect, but because of this, he is always chosen to lead all group projects and his groupmates always depend on him. Working with groupmates who are unhelpful and abusive, will he let his emotions out?

Hukluban examines the plight of the cursed woman, Mira, over the span of three eras over six generations and her search for true love and a man.

A short documentary about village residents and their vegetable gardens set in the community that started urban farming in metropolitan Manila. It talks about its benefits, their successes in promoting it across other cities and abroad, and the growing awareness of Filipino citizens to sustainable living.

The making of Mike de Leon's 1977 film Kung Mangarap Ka't Magising (Moments in a Stolen Dream), starring Christopher de Leon and Hilda Koronel.

Sexually frustrated Perla wants out of her marriage; servant Lea yearns for power; streetwalker Joan has a secret; and Diana is lost in grief. They find escape and salvation in the only place that inspires hope: the karaoke bar. Music is the only way they're able to feel whole once more, but will it work in the long run?

In a small community lives a prostitute who is transformed when her mute brother starts to speak. Curiously, nobody could comprehend what he is saying: “Panggaris.” The event becomes even more puzzling as a documentary filmmaker arrives in the community and film the siblings. What he discovers is a story from the community folk that possibly marks a new legend.

Unheard inner voices, unsaid thoughts, feelings, and emotions that weren’t expressed, overlooked pain and suffering. The last page of a beautiful tragedy about love and life, but will it ever free the soul of the broken past and correct the truth of tomorrow? Will the cacophonous rhythm of their endless yearning for bliss be heard if these words are left . . . Unspoken.

After being diagnosed of a chronic illness, Nanding decided to end his life by hiring a killer. Things become out of hand after knowing that he is just misdiagnosis and it is now up to him to stop the killer.

Narding, a buko vendor, gets a visit from a ruthless loan shark in his lonely home, soon after, a young woman in distress comes knocking on his door and begging for help. Little does he know that his little gesture will land him in big trouble.

A high school student learns the meaning of love at an underground Manila movie theatre.

Marrisa lives alone in the dark with an even darker secret. Her only contact to the outside world were her patients, who come and go, oblivious of whether the fetuses that Marisa extracts from them survive or not. A complication besetting one of her patients threatens Marisa’s reclusive world. She fights back to protect it.

The Senakulo 2026: Ang Sanhedrin of St. John Bosco Parish - Tondo unfolds through heated deliberations among council members regarding Christ’s influence, interspersed with poignant flashbacks to His teachings on love, compassion, and justice. As the debate reveals the envy and fear driving the council’s judgment, the film invites the audience to reflect on the pressing realities and issues in today’s society. Ultimately, "Ang Sanhedrin" challenges viewers to find renewed strength in the example of Jesus - inspiring a commitment to the path of love, truth, mercy, and justice in a world often clouded by power and corruption.

Aya finds her old camcorder with clips of an oddly familiar girl. In an attempt to remember who she is, Aya revisits each place where the girl appeared and discovers an unfortunate turn of events.

Iyo Ang Dagat (The Sea is Yours) is a documentary film about the relationship between people and sharks in Palawan, Philippines. It tells the stories of people interacting with sharks and rays in their everyday lives. Centred around the Sulu Sea the film follows fishermen, marine park rangers, enforcement officers, business owners and conservationists. As the cast reflects on their roles and hopes, Iyo Ang Dagat asks a vital question: Can we protect sharks - and the people who depend on the sea - before it’s too late?

In the shadows of their past, a devoted mother and her son must confront their hidden struggles and dangerous choices as they fight to keep their bond strong and reclaim their future against all odds.

Joseph Estrada takes on drugs and organized crime around Manila's Chinatown.

Filipino horror movie from 1975.

Undeterred by his humble background as a school janitor, Mang Alberto seizes an opportunity to fulfill his dream of teaching by stepping out of the shadows of his current job to guide a group of struggling students towards unexpected academic success.

A film by Noah Tonga

A 1986 Filipino action comedy.

A 1979 Filipino comedy film starring Nora Aunor and Rey Malonzo.

Sampaguita-VP Pictures brings back to you the love team of Guy and Pip that smashed all box office records unprecedented in the history of Philippine movies!

In a dystopian corrupted society a family of three is faced with a far superior antagonist. Will there ever be a way to fix the broken?

A lesbian couple, Pat and Karen, know fully well that their relationship won’t last For good. So they decide to draft a contract binding them together for a limited period of time, which starts out as a monthly contract, then becomes yearly, until they are together for 7 years. On their 7th anniversary, Pat makes a plan to surprise for Karen.

When extreme devotion and unconditional love collide, a mother and her daughter find their escape out of the loophole that binds them together.

A girl finding herself again in the same place where her eyes were opened to reality, she sees the ghost of the past that made her relive the same nightmare.

Portrait of a marginalised group of people living illegally in a cemetery in the Philippines, through the life of a couple with a sick child.

The Dog Show is the true story of a man engaged in trick shows in the streets of Manila.

Fernando (Ace Vergel), a homicidal killer with a bent childhood is quickly sought out by the police. In hiding, he poses as a bus driver for an all girls high school, as they make their way to a retreat for relaxation and self discovery. The murderer raises the body count with the class' fodder, while keeping his 'protective' eyes singled on Chiqui (Snooky Serna).

Batwoman and Robin meet the Queen of the Vampires is a 1972 Filipino action horror film directed by Tony Cayado (Kamay na gumagapang, Dracula Goes to R.P., Living Dead) from a screenplay by Greg Macabenta.

Twelve adventurers set out to seek the holy grail.

While trying to answer an end of semester evaluation paper, a communication student struggles to finish it without reflecting on her recent personal choices in life as she holds on to the dreams of graduating

After hearing the news of another killing of a transgender woman in the Philippines, a middle-aged father waits for his son to return home. He catches him sneaking inside. He didn't even suspect that his son was hiding something -- a secret they both share.

Jasper, a senior cheerleader of Saint Noel University Pep squad, is down to his last performance to represent his future alma mater. With days before the competition, an unexpected incident arises that will test the team’s will as athletes.