The Vigil
Set in a retreat house, “The Vigil” is about a group of young boys who are undergoing an initiation to be members of a secret organization whom their parents are…
Mananambal
A horror film starring Nora Aunor and Bianca Umali. Set in Siquijor, a Mananambal is a Filipino practitioner of traditional medicine, who is also capable of performing sorcery.
Bugso
Dado and Estrella want to to start a family and forget their old work as sex workers. But when they meet Baby, their relationship turns shaky as Estrella finds out…
Huwag Kang Lalabas
Three stories of haunting secrets, folklore, and urban legends.
Coming Home
It is Salve’s dream for her children to live happily after working hard to raise them alone. Now in her daughter Sally’s wedding, she feels she has accomplished that seeing…
Kiko en Lala
Born with two-different personalities in one body, Kiko and Lala struggle as they fight for their right to love.
Dark Is the Night
Filipino director Adolfo Alix Jr. returns to the Festival with this timely story of a couple caught up in Rodrigo Duterte’s violent war on drugs when their son goes missing.
Alaala: A Martial Law Special
To commemorate the 45th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law by former President Ferdinand Marcos, GMA Public Affairs presented “Alaala” with a special performance in which Alden Richards brought…
4 Days
College friends Derek and Mark slowly realize they mean more to each other than either had initially imagined. In the days leading up to Valentine’s Day, their friendship blossoms into…
Padre de Familia
Noel who has to assume the responsibility of being the breadwinner of the family after his father went missing.
Porno
An assassin, a porn dubber and a transgender. Three souls. One explicit illusion. To find the ultimate joy in their empty lives. A safe haven, where passion and love mean…
Mater Dolorosa
A woman runs her criminal syndicate all the while taking care of her family.
Kalayaan
Julian is a soldier stationed on a remote island in the Philippines. He has finished his three months of service on the island and is ready to leave, but news…
Fable of the Fish
Impoverished, childless and living in a garbage dump, Miguel and Lina become instant celebrities when Lina miraculously becomes pregnant. But Lina gives birth to a fish, which increases her celebrity…
Muli
An ex-seminarian slash communist runs a hotel in Baguio. He then meets a handsome upcoming lawyer. A once-a-year trip to Baguio by the lawyer and conversations with the hotel owner…
D’Survivors
A group of young models on their way to a photo shoot are inadvertently stranded on a deserted, uncharted island. Though they’ve landed on a paradise beach, personalities clash and…
Manila
A tribute to filmmakers and National Artists Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal. In the “Day” segment, Piolo Pacual portrays the role of William, a drug addict who tries to rebuild…
Adela
Adela, a former radio personality, celebrates her 80th birthday. Alone, and without support, she longs for the family and stability of years gone by. Mundane events take on heightened meaning…
Nars
Jennylyn Mercado, Jodi Sta. Maria, Agot Isidro, Coco Martin, and Jon Avila portray five graduating nursing students who are at a crossroads in their lives and their careers. Their different…
Tambolista
Jason and Billy struggling to fulfill their unlikely dream, and having their world crumble around them as a consequence.