Discoveries from Philippines World Cinema

A simple love story between two souls, a beerhouse dancer and her lover, intensely in search for their place in the sun

An ambitious journalist challenges the leader of a violent vigilante group to a high-stakes drinking game that may score her a scoop or a bullet to the head.

A working-class man gets embroiled in an illegal syndicate while trying to make a living.

A young couple unable to have children is advised by a doctor to go on vacation. They check in a resort owned by the wife’ former lover and the man’s best friend.

Based on a true story about a valiant Vietnamese Military Officer whose family and fiancé fell victim to injustice and ruin during the Communist insurgency in Vietnam. The film was shot in two versions, a Vietnamese and a Tagalog version, and with each version's main characters played by its own set of native actors.

Stuck in the German lands of “Yodelburg,” our hero Kidlat dreams of space and muses on humanity’s endless capacity for creativity, whether on the moon or at home in the Philippines. A delightful, self-proclaimed “third-world space spectacle.”

Two savvy social media stars get set up, and they struggle to meet up at all.

An unusual love triangle involving a gay, a lesbian, and a heterosexual female provides the exciting romantic complication to this sex-comedy film.

Driven with ambition and handsome looks, Edelbert is very optimistic to marry a rich girl. He pursues other women in their province, not minding his neighbor Elena who is in love with him but is not rich. One day, Elena accidentally overhears Edelbert that she is not the girl for him because of her status. Hurt, Elena leaves town. Soon after, Edelbert realizes Elena is important to him and started looking for her.

A farmer, lives alone in an Italian rural area. when a mysterious woman shows up with an unexpected gift, Fosco's daily routine is disrupted.

A desperately poor young man is forced to avenge himself against the abusive rich and powerful who had oppressed him.

Makapili, was a militant group formed in the Philippines in December 8 1944 during World War II to give military aid to the Imperial Japanese Army. The group was meant to be on equal basis with the Japanese Army and its leaders were appointed with ranks that were equal to their Japanese counterparts.

Classix x-rated movie.

Two lovers separated by a tragic incident get reincarnated after four decades. But the river they used to love has drastically changed.

Roselle, Vera, and Gemma are three childhood friends living different lives in search of love and real happiness.

A series of good times, bad times, cherished bonding moments which will make them all realize the value of love, friendship, family and life.

Stories abound in Cebu about a woman rumored to be a murderous monster, but behind the myth is a mother seeking justice.

Miguel is an abusive husband to Teresa, a former town-beauty queen. They have an eight-year old son, JR. Their small family lives with Miguel’s parents. The family is shattered by the vicious cycle of domestic abuse. After a night of beating, Teresa, goaded by a friend, seeks TPO (Temporary Protection Order) from the court. TPO is a legal remedy that a woman can avail of under Republic Act 9262 (Violence Against Women and Children Law) to protect her and her child against anyone harming them. Teresa is granted the TPO against Miguel. But in this legal tug-of-war of familial rights, their son ,JR, is ignored. Until, he shows aggression in school.But Miguel’s parents coax Miguel to file for Child Custody.

The story of Lisa and Eric and how they fought for their love. Lisa got pregnant with Benny, Eric's brother. However, Benny died in a motorcycle accident. Eric was kind enough to marry Lisa but Eric's mother disapproved of the relationship and makes life hell for Lisa.

THE HAPPY, HARMONIOUS LIFE OF A LOVING COUPLE IS THREATENED WHEN A BOY - THE HUSBAND'S LOVE CHILD WITH A PREVIOUS LOVER - ENTERS INTO THEIR LIVES.

What do hot boys do during the hot days and nights of summer? Five men come together in a secluded paradise to play and bond. Film actors Jamil Basa and Jeff Luna, ramp model Marco Posadas, martial arts fighter Mike Acuña, anbd fresh discovery Jayar Sales show us true meaning of bliss. Experience the joy of the Summer Boys- beautiful men doing what comes naturally.

Estela, an idealistic, call center slacker is mentored by Trevor, a pragmatic, senior agent. Their interaction develops into an unconventional relationship that would challenge their most personal convictions.

In acclaimed filmmaker Mario O'Hara's depiction of unabashed sexuality, Sarsi Emmanuelle plays Carla, a woman going through a traumatic experience that completely changed her life.

A love story.

Funny man Kenkoy courts Rosing the Manileña in this remake of the popular comics strip by Tony Velasquez.

This film explores how environmental issues like climate change drastically affect sea levels and to an extent, the locals who live in coastal villages. At the center of it all is a young boy who is orphaned due to a massive typhoon and loses his ability to speak.

Based on a play by Tony Perez, this drama tackles infidelity and its strain on relationships.

A hunting film about ghosts and undying love. Its a movie about loving another person to death… and beyond.

Lolo Joseph, the stubborn and loud-mouthed patriarch, whose illness tears his two daughters Cely and Beth to make a decision whether to end or prolong his life.

In a town on the brink of chaos, where the corrupt sport of cockfighting intertwines with political power, an aging gaffer embarks on a desperate search for his missing son. As the eruption of Taal Volcano looms, Migo uncovers a dark web of deceit, violence, and manipulation, forcing him to confront his complicity and the brutal truth he's been avoiding.

In his first major stand-up special, irreverent comedian Red Ollero takes aim at fast food, awkward sex and the trouble with being not-quite-famous.

It is a semestral break, Leanna and Shaine are left in their ancestral house for vacation by their parents, wherein their superstitious grandmother, Lola Helena lives. As the kids try to rest themselves during noon, an unexpected visitor comes and tries to call the attention of Shaine, who eventually hears it and wakes up. Shaine sees another kid wearing a clean white shirt sneaking and pointing at something as she opens her eyes. Shaine approaches the kid. However, the mysterious kid quickly runs away to the forest as soon as Shaine gets close to him but Shaine decides to run after him. That is where Leanna notices that her little sister is nowhere to be found and decides to wake Carlos to help him find her sister but without the knowledge of their Lola Helena.

In an empty corporate audition room, ex-mascot rivals James and Janet battle for a second shot at glory, spiraling into chaos as a series of absurd challenges dredge up their unresolved history. Meanwhile, a quiet third contender proceeds mostly unnoticed as the audition takes an increasingly disturbing turn.

Melba, a traditional salt maker from Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, struggles to sustain their heirloom craft due to the effects of climate change. The salt-making process, which relies heavily on dry weather, is threatened by increasingly unpredictable weather patterns in the Philippines, putting their tradition at risk.

A story about Camelia a theater actress and notorious maneater. One day she falls in love with an up-and-coming politician, who unconditionally loves her even with her dark past.

A story about a family gathering when their late Lola Claudia died and left her will, they are forced to stay in the confine of the mansion for a month or lose their share of the will.

Two star-crossed lovers, meeting each other across several lifetimes, hoping that in each cycle they can break down the walls that keep them apart.

A former inmate, right after his release, seeks his former partner-in-crime to settle an old issue.

A story about a mother who acquires a disease and how the family dealt with her.

A young man hired as a houseboy becomes the object of the sexual attentions of an entire family.

Salome, a seductive and alluring daughter of Herodias and stepdaughter to King Herodes, discovers faith and Christianity through her love for a Roman centurion named Cornelius.

Anak Ng Tinapa (Something Fishy) is a story about a small fish: framing up and killing small fry instead of the "big fish" in a society ruled by sharks. Two crooked cops get a kick out of framing up hapless people by planting illegal drugs on them. Unknown to these rouge policemen, a group of loony and ambitious student filmmakers is watching and documenting their every move. In the end, a brutal killing spree of individuals occurs.

A lifestyle photographer, a student activist, and a relationship that developed amidst contrasting ideals and principles.

A story about two young singers who fell in love when they both auditioned in a singing contest.

A sequel to "Heremias Book One: The Legend of the Lizard Princess" (2006).

Dedicated to the valiant Boholano hero Francisco Dagohoy, this film shows the real causes that impelled the Dagohoy Uprising.

In the midst of the Japanese occupation of the Philippines, a group of five disgraced and imprisoned Filipino soldiers, led by Sergeant Sanchez, are offered a pardon in exchange for a near-suicidal mission. They must intentionally get captured and sent to a brutal Japanese prison camp to rescue two American officers who hold a vital, secret message from General MacArthur. Once inside, they discover the camp is run by the cunning Major Hayashi and that a traitor among the Filipino prisoners is feeding him information, foiling all escape attempts. Realizing their own plan to tunnel out is compromised, Sanchez and his allies devise a new, more audacious strategy: to tunnel directly into the commander's office. The mission culminates in a violent and desperate breakout, where they must secure the message, capture the enemy commander, and fight for their freedom and honor.

T’yanak is the story of Julie’s adopted baby who transforms into a monster and terrorizes their quiet town of Putting Bato with a series of brutal murders, including the wife of townsman who gets wrongly imprisoned for T’yanak’s crime.

A 1979 drama film starring Christopher de Leon, Rudy Fernandez and Alma Moreno. Originally serialized in Wakasan Komiks

Set in Ilocos Norte, it is about a woman who inherits their Tapuey (rice wine) business, but the ones she makes lacks an important ingredient: passion. When she meets a man from Manila, she soon learns to perfect her craft as she begins to dall for him.

When Donna Reyes is robbed in the middle of a bustling Quezon City overpass, she’s hard pressed to find the thief. But with the help of a friend, Donna is able to track down Robert Igawad, an ill-tempered messenger that becomes the prime suspect in the robbery.

This biographical documentary honors Doy del Mundo’s lifelong devotion to education, film, and public service; his pioneering role in shaping Philippine film education; and his enduring impact on institutions and generations he helped build and uplift.

Suzette thinks she’s liberated woman who doesn’t believe in marriage. On the other hand her boyfriend, Norman, keeps on proposing. These are conflicting beliefs of two students undoubtedly in love with each other. Their relationship is then put to the test when Suzette meets Manny, who happens to share the same belief with her. Will she swallow her so-called principle and be merry with the one she truly loves?

A forbidden affair of a married sluttish girl named Maya and an equally promiscuous police officer named Virgo. They meet in an abandoned house not far from the city and undertake the forbidden act of sexual congress. Little did they know that Maya's husband Jake is nearby waiting for an opportunity to kill the lover of his wife.

An honest soldier is framed for a robbery he wanted no part in. As his family is dragged into a world of conflict, he escapes prison and plots his revenge.

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