Discoveries from Philippines World Cinema

The protagonist and his boyfriend Marco have a steady relationship, but when he meets Joaquin at the same time, he develops an unexpected connection.

As a typhoon bears down on a sleepy rural town in the Philippines, strange events and even stranger behaviour foreshadow the watery catastrophe to come.

1985 Filipino biographical film that tells the story of Roger "Bomba" Arienda, a radio commentator known for his strong anti-government stance and subsequent imprisonment during the Marcos regime. The film depicts his life before and after his detention, focusing on his political beliefs, family life, and the impact of his imprisonment.

This anthology features three chilling horror movies that include tales of supernatural beings and other beasts, such as "Nieves" in which a local hero must save her hometown from rampaging nature spirits known as Engkanto. In "Emergency," ghoulish creatures attack a remote hospital, and in "Class Picture," the ghost of a sadistic nun attacks a group of college friends. Mike Tuviera and Topel Lee direct these hair-raising films.

A grandfather is on the brink of bankruptcy and brings his grandchildren back to the community that made nd shaped him, only to find that the place is no longer the same.

A young man returns home to Iloilo from USA and meets his childhood playmate. Their blossoming relationship is complicated when his girlfriend pays him a visit.

Jess, a bellboy working at The Manila Hotel, is gifted an all-expenses paid stay at the hotel's most expensive suite. And during his stay, he encounters Veronica, a professional golddigger. Jess keeps up the illusion of being a rich guest of the hotel, hoping to get Veronica to fall in love with him before he has to tell her the truth.

Barbara loves her little sister Ruth deeply. When Ruth becomes devilishly manipulative by threatening to kill herself if her sister doesn't break up with her boyfriend Nick . The sisters end up engaging in black magic to get back at each other.

Three women struggle to cope with their insecurities and body image as they get caught up in the craze over a new beauty product

A story about a man and his eleven hunchbacked warrior buddies.

Burdened with a traumatic childhood, Nympha Monteverde suffers from nymphomania. Whenever she sees a man, she shakes and sweats. There is an uncontrollable fire that burns within her. Can Nympha be cured of this illness?

1901, Balangiga. Eight-year-old Kulas flees town with his grandfather and their carabao to escape General Smith's Kill & Burn order. He finds a toddler amid a sea of corpses and together, the two boys struggle to survive the American occupation.

Monay took care of her sisters in running a local bakery. Living with their disabled step-father, she has to be the sole provider for their family by all means...

Fidel is a "closet" gay and Julie is a flaming "queen," but they are bosom buddies. Fidel has been paying for the education of young Efren, but is unable to confess his love for him--until events conspire for him to do so, with painful consequences.

A struggling artist encounters a snobby older woman. Stories, secrets, and cigarettes unravel the truth behind her life.

They don't want to stop. HOT Encounters you can watch in Young Love (Uncut), from heyPogi.

This comedy-romance fantasy is essentially a contemporary, Filipino adaptation of the Cinderella story.

The rich and beautiful Rosita would do anything to win the love of the man she had become obsessed with. Still, neither her beauty nor all the money in the world gave her what she wanted.

Bigkis is a progressive drama that reveals many of the problems and intense pressure in an overcrowded public maternity hospital. It tells the story of Mariel, an inner-city teen and a member of band faced with the realization of an unwanted pregnancy and its consequences. It also tells the story of Edel, a diligent young hospital attendant who witnesses all the predicament of these unfortunate individuals. This drama takes a straightforward look at the issue of teen pregnancy and single parenting and the plight of small public maternity hospital workers doing the dirty works without receiving any sufficient income.

When a zombie outbreak happens, two housemaids and a driver will need to survive their longest night ever as they get trapped inside the mansion.

A mysterious and powerful being in the river catches the attention of the people living around it.

A handsome bachelor rumored to be gay and a free-spirited woman are forced to work together to help their company.

Cinco, a struggling student, just wants to get to school on time, but things get hectic when his 50 pesos starts flying away from him.

A young woman has three men in her life: one has impregnated her, another offers her refuge in her darkest hour, and the third almost destroys both of them.

It’s the question a lot of women are waiting for, “Will You Marry Me?” But in the case of Pam, who has been with her boyfriend Jiggs for 7 years, that question does not seem to be in the near future. The answer she discovers is that Jiggs thinks that she is not yet the one.

A male cab driver is transformed into a female superhero.

Nelia leaves her poor town to work as a maid in the city. Perceived as a lower-class citizen, Nelia gets harsh treatment that she does not deserve from her employer. She toils day and night to fulfill the wishes of her family at the expense of working herself to death. Ultimately, it is also in the city where she discovers an opportunity to move to a better life in the arms of a lover.

A story about two cops Bong and Fidel, who were tasked to investigate a clandestine drug syndicate.

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It all started when Nestor and Lou became fascinated by the slits in the skirts of Luz and Angie from then on it is a merry chase that ends at the altar for all four.

Alona attempts to possess her heart's desire: a man who frequents her fantasies and the toilet of the Naga City bus terminal.

In this sequel, which assumes a more political bent, are blue-collar workers, salesladies, and common laborers.

Tom, Dick and Harry were falsely accused of killing a popular radio commentator and their girlfriends, Amy, Susie and Tessie were helping them prove their innocence.

Marcel is a queer individual who mysteriously becomes a ghost (“multwoh”) on the night she finally decides to confess her love to her long‑time crush, Miguel. Because Marcel dies before she can say “I love you,” her spirit lingers, trying to find a way to express her feelings from beyond the grave.

A family transfers into an isolated town where the family man tends to his blind wife and illegitimate son. Soon they find out that extraordinary creatures lurking outside their house are looking for something they claim stolen from them.

A 1979 Filipino action comedy film starring Rey Malonzo.

Two Brothers living in a small town gets themselves involved with a city girl escaping a crime syndicate.

John flies home to furniture in one corner, the dining table arranged for guests, and their bedrooms removed of its function– he comes home to his father’s funeral. With his mom Leia, they learn how to put together what was removed and rearranged.

Starting from where they last left off, the Spirit Warriors stumble upon a black hole to the Netherworld in their search for an ancient mystical and powerful amulet. Now that they've found a way in, there comes the problem of how to get back - especially as the Netherworld's dark denizens spring into action to give the Spirit Warriors a taste of their gruesome never-land hospitality.

An ex-CIA agent is on the trail of a syndicate of human and drug traffickers in the Philippines.

A mockumentary-style short film that humorously follows political science students debating whether math has any real place in their discipline. Through chaptered banter, fourth-wall breaks, and satire, the film exposes the uneasy but unavoidable relationship between numbers, power, and political truth.

A hip hop dance film featuring Filipino world class dance champions and inspired by the music of Francis Magalona.

Directed by Mike Relon Makiling. With Dolphy, Gretchen Barretto, Romnick Sarmenta, Joonee Gamboa.

“Balete Trio” is a short animated film that follows the story of Krysta, JJ, and Nat after school, where JJ leads them to an ancient Balete tree hidden inside the forest next to their town. There, they discover the existence of mystical creatures residing within the tree, and the perils they face to keep the tree safe.

Random and not-so-random scenes in a day. Today is Tuesday.

A story of an artist who wants to make a difference.

A heart-pounding fright movie about a provincial lass whose life and death is shrouded by inexplicable and ghastly events so affecting the whole community of Sta. Barbara. Igan suffers a gruesome death in the hands of a devil worshipper, Nana Ursula. After young Igna incurs the wrath of a spiteful witch, a strong spell leaves the unlucky provincial woman cursed for the rest of her life and her death. Eager to exact revenge from the grave, Igna targets three young visitors. The trio must fight for their lives.

A famous vlogger commits suicide after her content is based online. When she is about to kill herself, a man is quick enough to save her.

“Guardia De Honor” is about a family grappling with a present tragedy and a dark past. A policeman is interrogated by a neophyte investigator on the killings of a mother and son on the eve of the new President's inauguration.

Three gay gangsters mourn the death of their gay guardian, but end up celebrating his bright and colorful life.

A young woman is held captive by her father and forced into prostitution. Meanwhile, two men embark on a personal quest for buried treasure. However, both groups show signs of debilitating illness.

Three Fifty Year old widowers pursue young women

A 1987 Filipino action film starring Rudy Fernandez.

Comedy movie starring Maricel Soriano, William Martinez and Roderick Paulate.