Discoveries from Philippines World Cinema

A 1991 Filipino action film starring Edu Manzano, Efren Reyes Jr., and Paquito Diaz.

The story of a man living in poverty who turns to a life of petty crime to survive.

A Filipino parody film of DC's Superman in three segments directed by different directors.

An actor and an actress reunites for a movie project reminiscing about their past projects and their present love life, then proceeds to chowing down on a Jollibee meal.

A mother juggles her family's dying publishing house along with her troubled relationship with her three daughters.

In street slang, booking refers to the reservation of sexual partners possibly through the use of pimps. This film depicts the life of people who accept or give money in exchange for sexual favors.

Behind his bad boy image, Ben (Robin Padilla) has a big heart. The modern day Robinhood collects grease money from jeepney drivers on behalf of the syndicate. He gets a meager amount in return which he uses to feed his adoptive parents whom he loves dearly. One day his boss Salazar (Mark Gil) proposes that he kidnap children who come from wealthy families. The offer would be financially rewarding, but Ben refuses it. Because Salazar is desperate, he kidnaps Ben's loved ones and the only way to redeem them is by abducting Bing (Vina Morales) and her brother.

A story about siamese twin brothers.

Two friends face the dilemma of taking their wonderful friendship to the next level.

Director: Uro Q. dela Cruz Writer: Jun Lana (story and screenplay) Stars: Jomari Yllana, LJ Moreno, Eric Fructuoso, Hazel Espinosa, Carlos Morales, Maricel Morales Cholo Escaño, Wendell Ramos, Isko Salvador, Ogie Diaz, Jackie de Guzman, William Martinez, Krista Ranillo Jimwell Stevens, Mike Gayoso

Luis, a motel roomboy, finds out the place where he is renting a room is about to be demolished. This sends him hunting for a new place to live with the help of Melba, a prostitute who is a regular client at the motel. Lonely and vulnerable, Luis starts falling for Melba. But giving into his emotions means abandoning his wife, Mercy, who is recuperating from a mental relapse in a mental institution. Torn between his new found love and marital vows, Luis turns his room hunting into an emotional journey that leads to his ultimate dwelling place.

A story about a teacher who wants to help a problem student graduate.

Caught in the evil schemes of a politician, David decides that loyalty to an evil boss is not the way to go. His decision to break away leads him to Panyang, another victim of Cong. Leon Manalo.

This film reenacts the martyrdom of the Gomburza, high-lighting the events and occurrences prior to their execution. The movie focuses on the story of Fr. Jose Burgos and his involvement in the Cavite Mutiny of 1972.

Amid the continuous rise in the prices of everyday necessities, Tes Fuentes enters a pageant armed with confidence, dreams, and cheeks painted with heavy make-up—as if they could withstand the pressure of inflation.

Leonardo de los Reyes gets framed by some hoodlums for murder, he escapes from prison and gets revenge to the people who harmed him.

In this riotous comedy, Italian import model-turned-actor Dani Diovanni plays an abandoned half-American teenager who catches the fancy of screwball Maricel Soriano who plays the role of a comely lass from Pagsanjan.

You're still the one... even in the next lifetime.

A girl named Sabel lives with her parents who depend on unirrigated fields as the only source of living. Their lives become even harder when they cannot plant rice due to drought. Sabel's childhood sweetheart Rafael, like her family, also depends on the rice fields for a living. Due to poverty and insinuation of her mother, Sabel was forced to marry Joey, a rich bachelor. In the twist and turn of the story, Joey was killed. Sabel returned to her hometown and finally reunite with her real love of her life, Rafael. A story of love, deceit and forgiveness.

Ryan, a struggling college student, tracks someone from his childhood through Grindr for a certain request.

Lisa, after being inspired by a Korean drama, writes a book and meets a fan named Kim Gun Hoo. He invites her to tour Korea, and they begin to date. However, Lisa suffers from PTSD after her mother's suicide and forgets her memories of Gun Hoo. She disappears without a trace, but a year later, Lisa reaches out to Gun Hoo, and they reunite. Gun Hoo offers Lisa a copy of "To Room 19," and they promise to stay together this time.

Plot TBA; described as an international action thriller.

Behind every beloved animated film, every unforgettable character, every frame that made us feel something—there is a Filipino artist who drew the line. Drawing the Line celebrates the heart of Philippine animation while gently reminding its next generation that passion may bring you here, but your fundamentals will take you further. A passion project and student capstone output.

Jewel is a mysterious woman who lives alone in the city. She has a secret which has led her to settle into a lonely existence. That is, until she meets Nico, a broken-hearted, down-and-out guy who also feels unlovable like she does. Jewel is torn between wanting to love him and wanting to save him from herself.

A young Pina was traumatized when her family was murdered while she had her first menstruation. She grows up into a serial killer transforming herself to different personalities as she seduced one man at a time grossly killing them while in the act of sexual pleasure.

Eugene arrives in Bukidnon with only one intention: to forget his problems at work. But when he meets Raffy and as they travel and go on ridiculous and death-defying activities together, they start to form a friendship that goes beyond Euge’s original plan. Raffy helps Euge appreciate himself more and to look at things in a positive way. With Raffy, Euge begins to believe in himself again. Soon, against his own expectations, he admits to himself that has fallen in love with this girl. But life is truly ironic. The moment Euge expresses his feelings for her, Raffy suddenly starts to push him away. She admits that he can never have her, and she doesn’t want Eugene to hope for a happy ending with her, because she cannot be loved.

In the era of American occupation in the Philippines, the story follows Teodoro Asedillo, a nationalistic school teacher who transforms into a revolutionary leader. Asedillo's unwavering belief in social justice and workers' rights leads him to challenge the oppressive system. Dismissed from his position as a police chief due to his principles, he forms the Anak Pawis movement, fighting for the rights of the oppressed.

The trolley is a rail trolley; it moves by hand power over an old railway and is used as illegal transport by poor people in Manila. The trolley brings the film into contact with the trolley driver and his customers, and through that, it shows a cross-section of society, or better the poor part of society.

A young woman is stuck in the morgue - on her first day - working as an assistant to a pathologist when the dead begin to manifest signs of resurrection.

The film tells the story of a (somehow) love-triangle set in Bohol during World War II; though the main underlying themes deals with Filipino nationalism and the legacies of colonialism.

Two street artists with contrasting intentions about the artform tell the relevance of street art in society while accompanied by an enigmatic graffiti writing, “Bon Jovi.”

Fernando Poe Jr., stars as a dedicated retired policeman forced to join the police force anew to go after a corrupt politician.Landlord Ernie was making life difficult for, a cop out to help Berting find new lodging as he goes undercover. Ernie shifts gears upon meeting Berting and practically bends over backwards to get the cop as a lodger.Not much later, Ernie decides to start his courtship of Berting by serving his specialty dish: BAHALINA. The madcap flirtation ends in mayhem when the neighborhood goons come for an unexpected visit.- Written by ledster

When Maya returns to her family's hometown, she discovers an underground tunnel and hears an agonizing cry. She then learns that the townsfolk worship a demon called "Sitan." Wanting to know what lies under the mysterious town, she braves the dark and faces danger.

Bruce Deelees (Vic Sotto) is a simple hillbilly and Maryo (Francis Magalona) is his cousin studying in Manila nothing to do but truancy. After the death of their grandfather that they decided to stay in Manila. Here's Bruce met Olga (Rita Avila), Bruce fascinated with Olga and she immediately be courted. But there are conditions to get Olga Bruce his "sweet yes". It is necessary to win her first beauty contest she joined. Coronation day, a group of terrorists led by Saddam they (Dick Israel) and Hussein (John Regala) that encounter by Bruce and Maryo. They eventually defeated the terrorists and get hold of Bruce's long he hoped from Olga.

An action-drama movie starring Cesar Montano, Rosanna Roces, Jess Lapid Jr., Dan Alvaro, Willie Revillame. Dennis Roldan, Roy Alvarez, Roldan Aquino, Rommel Valdez, Gamy Viray, Archie Adamos, Cris Daluz, Danny Labra, Cris Aguilar, Jimmy Reyes, Polly Cadsawan, Josie Tagle, Rene Matias and Kimberly Diaz. Directed by Toto Natividad.

A house party that turns into a crime scene following the mysterious murder of Victor. Rose (Sarah Geronimo) and SB19 members—Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin—become suspects in the investigation.

The Guwapings are back, but this time with their individual episodes. Mark Anthony Fernandez stars in a domestic comedy-drama as he plays Basti, a teenager caught between his warring estranged parents.

This is a story of Sol, a farmer-teacher in a public school near Nueva Ecija. Following an unexpected death, without any family to organize a burial, a friend and former student decides to carry her coffin traveling to different places, similar to the stations of the cross.

A series of murders takes place in the Metropolis in a span of three weeks, the latest of which happens on the night Junior, a taxi driver, makes love to a prostitute...

The love-hate relationship between mother and son intensifies when the latter decides not to pursue college education in Manila after suffering from separation anxiety.

Malcolm and Haze are together. They can’t stand each other. They have a school year to go, as classmates.

A fisherman is found strangled and investigators come to believe it may have been by the irradiated skeleton that was found near his body. The film is often erroneously listed as an alternative title for 1971's "Blood Thirst."

Set in 2005, follows third-grader Raya Carpio as she struggles with stage fright and societal judgment during a school family showcase. When questions arise about her unconventional family, Raya hesitates to invite her mother, Sabel, to an upcoming Family Day. With the help of her friend Makoy, Raya sends heartfelt messages via paper airplanes, hoping to bridge their emotional gap. Though the plan falters, a heartfelt trip brings mother and daughter closer, revealing the depth of their bond.

An action film touted as "1990 biggest movie treat"

With his funeral parlor about to go out of business and his wife leaving him for good, Lance has become greatly exasperated. He vents all his anger and frustration to his only son, Lester. With no one to turn to, Lester finds comfort in the company of the corpses in the morgue.

After receiving a letter from an estranged acquaintance, a masked man has to fight for his life to survive against a terrifying old foe. All the while, his friend's written words make him contemplate life and death.

A third film in Lav Diaz's The Hermes Trilogy.

Reb Brown stars as a highly trained DEA agent who goes to Southeast Asia on a high-risk mission to free a drug dealer (Mike Monty) from nasty terrorists so that he can face trial back in the U.S.

After a couple's breakup, their cat (Pao) purposely runs away to a familiar place in an attempt to reconcile them.

Marionne, a young and beautiful woman, falls in love with Jerome. Soon, she was warned by a mysterious woman that if she slept tonight, she would never wake up.