Discoveries from Philippines World Cinema

A six year old girl gets lost in a cemetery in her mother's hometown. Despite the language barrier, a local stranger helps her find her way back home.

O centers on a funeral parlor intern and closet necrophiliac who starts pushing blood after she meets a vampire drug lord whose sister she falls in love with, complicating matters even more than they already are.

Everything happens for a reason. Your pain now can be the blessing of your lifetime… Love; Life…

A strong and loving woman fight to get back everything that is stolen from her.

It shows the lives and relationship issues among the modern generation of Chinoys and how it isn't as perfect as it seems.

This documentary paints the life of former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay (1953-1957), from being a simple mechanic, a wartime guerilla leader, and as president of the Philippines, leading up to his death in a plane crash in Mount Manunggal, Cebu.

Third Palos movie featuring original star Bernard Bonnin.

A lone woman near the edge of the sea lures the men to her nipa hut to be her customer.

A teenage mother prepares the burial of her newborn child.

After a few years of living in the city, Kristina decides to go back to her hometown. As she spends more time in her village, she falls ill without a reason. Her father, who is a folk healer, speculates that a mythical creature is attracted to her.

True to life story of Mayor Patrocinio Gulapa of Maragondon, Cavite who possesses an amulet which deters him from harm. The source of his "anting-anting" is the water in the fish tank, the life of the Mayor is linked to the fish. So, when the fish is seing kissing it is also the same for the Mayor, as well as if the fish is seen dying, there is an imminent danger on the life of the Mayor.

Contra Mundum: Ang All-star Concert ng "Ang Larawan" Ang Larawan follows the plight of unmarried sisters Candida and Paula Marasigan, the daughters of high-profile painter Don Lorenzo Marasigan. The story is set in Intramuros right before WWII.

In a fear-ruled dystopian nation in the 1970s, Ele, a university paperboy, turns an ordinary day into an act of playful defiance.

A murder cryptomnesia, a quest, a disturbing encounter.

a film by Mike Relon Makiling.

The Philippines is visited by an average of 20~28 strong typhoons and storms every year. It is the most storm-battered country in the world. Last year, Typhoon Haiyan, considered the strongest storm in history, struck the Philipines, leaving in its path apocalyptic devastation.

After his secret crush, Connie discovers her boyfriend is married, Bobby steals her away and gives her the perfect marriage. However, when Bobby accepts a job in the province of Albay, he falls for the lovely local girl Pilar and finds himself flirting with bigamy.

An experimental lo-fi love story told through still photographs, an unseen character longingly admires a young woman from afar.

sunburn lingers on the pain of loving what warms you only long enough to leave a burn.

Siyano with his sister Doray goes to Manila seeking a better life. Upon arrival, they become easy prey for a gang of pickpockets who turns out to be the same relative he will be staying at. He juggles his conscience if he would join them in becoming one himself.

Structured and less beholden to its narrative, a 19th-century woman visits present-day Philippines and observes three interwoven stories: those of a prostitute, a group of criminals, and a musician.

Motherland explores the tragic Mamasapano incident, resulted in mass casualties in southern Philippines.

After losing his job for nearly losing a cargo of gold bars to hold-uppers, Gatdula finds himself working as a bouncer in a night club. There he meets and is smitten by Varga, a college coed forced by poverty to work as a ramp model.

An ambitious policeman and his journey from the ranks and his struggle to balance love and his duties.

A simple man runs for Congress with hilarious consequences.

A virginal old woman hires a callboy to change her perspective about men.

Two brothers migrate to a city to escape the violence in their village, but the city's leader has other plans in mind for them.

In 1928 Philippines, under the shadow of American colonialism, Pepito dreams of a life beyond his village, while his father pressures him to inherit the ancient role of circumciser. Amidst forbidden friendships and unrequited loves, Pepito’s journey takes an unexpected turn, challenging the very heart of tradition and identity.

A lover's vow of eternal love is vigorously tested by time.

Julie (Snooky Serna) comes from a broken family. Rommie (Albert Martinez) is an athlete from a rich sophisticated family. This is a story of young lovers facing challenges against their relationship.

Even after Vietnam, things don't look any better for the highly decorated Sergeant Renato. He is now in jail for killing the brother of an influential rice trader in self-defense. But that's not all, the rice dealer has Renato's wife murdered and kidnaps his little son. Renato breaks out of jail to finally put a stop to the businessman. He receives unexpected help from his daughter, but at the same time Renato is even being pursued by the military for breaking out of prison. Finally he has one last chance, he has to join forces with the rebels to fight the boss.

Virginal Ninay becomes a woman as an object of desire for liberation, but she's confused about her gender.

A group of friends, prompted by the frequent sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects or U.F.O.'s in Zambales in the mid-nineties, decide to take a trip to the province to retrace the legend of the sightings. They then befriend a local, who they presume is their age group, not knowing exactly who or what he is. Little do they know that the local will become the spark that would threaten to ruin the friendship that has already been strained with many things that have been left unsaid.

In the quiet beauty of Currimao, Ilocos Norte, a community stands between progress and preservation as the expansion of a solar farm threatens the forests they call home

Short film about Shake, Rattle & Roll.

Seven stories contained in letters received by the Mother of Perpetual Help Shrine at Baclaran, Phillippines.

A Foolish Parody Of Charlie's Angels Dolphy,who is considered the "King of Comedy" of the Philippines,stars in these parody of "Charlie's Angels" known as "Dolphy's Angels". He is cast together with Filipino sexy actresses who are known for their sex appeal.

Sharon Cuneta plays the role of a businesswoman investigated for drug smuggling by an undercover agent played by Bong Revilla. Suddenly, they find themselves in love with each other.

Director: Jose N. Carreon Writers: Jose N. Carreon (story and screenplay), Ricardo Lee (screenplay) (as Ricardo S. Lee) Stars: Rudy Fernandez, Alice Dixson, Aiko Melendez, Nida Blanca, Dante Rivero, Paquito Diaz, Ali Sotto, Lovely Rivero, Johnny Delgado, Luis Gonzales, Charlie Davao, Rez Cortez, Zandro Zamora, Manjo del Mundo, Bomber Moran

A story of an innocent young lass desperate to leave her homeland to escape her adoptive father's lustful desires.

An unstable young woman finally blows the cover of her repressive family's dark secrets when her memories where unlocked with the help of an ardent suitor.

Sara escapes from her mother's forced marriage and in her time of need, Pempe the taxi driver helps her.

Many styles of Kung Fu are portrayed in this tale of honor and revenge." Lizard Fists" and "Crane Kung Fu" are demonstrated as this tale unravels a man's search for honor. After many fighting encounters, he defeats the enemy using the unusual style of the "Drunken Fist"

One of Filipino cinema's most remarkable new talents, Don Josephus Raphael Eblahan crafts his boldest vision yet: an utterly distinctive blend of science-fiction allegory and existential drama that yields a profound enquiry into human interconnectedness.

Director: Baldo Marro Writers: Baldo Marro (story), Evaristo Navao (screenplay) Stars: Brando Legaspi, John Arcilla, Mike Magat, JC Castro, Rey Dann, Divina Valencia, Melissa Mendez, Angela Corteza, Lesly Bautista, Yvette Yzon, Bobet Fiel, Jean Pomelo, Rhey Roldan, Luv Gutierrez

Weeks after the death of his estranged father, Red visits his aunt – his father’s younger sister. Through her stories and cooking, how does red come to know his father?

Princess has a void within her heart where her parents should be. Her father works abroad while her mother has long since passed away. When her aunt Marie cannot truly give her the love she longs for, she begins seeking solace in food.

A fashion model is torn between two men: her young boyfriend who is a self-centered fashion model and an older married man who is estranged from his domineering wife.

"The Tricycle Drivers Kasangga Mo" is based on a true to life story of Sammy Romero, a stuntman who returned to riding a tricycle because there was no shooting in the movie industry. He got into a fight with an angry trycycle driver who refused to keep in line. They were both jailed and knowing that he was the most wanted criminal, he was left in jail. Since then, good things have been done in the town because of all the tricycle drivers, so the vice mayor who was also a tricycle driver decided to establish the mayor's Squad Task Force and the members are tricycle drivers, so they have become partners. Due to the amount of their help to the people in province, the leaders of the town became popular, and they all got an award from the province.

Aida Santos Maranan is a poet, writer, teacher, feminist and NGO worker. In 1983, she co-founded the Katipunan ng Kababaihan para sa Kalayaan (KALAYAAN), one of the first feminist groups in the country, and other women's groups and initiatives. Aida was Imprisoned during the martial law years and remains active in human rights activism.