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.
Kung Paano Hinihintay ang Dapithapon
An old unmarried couple broke the monotony of their daily lives when the woman’s estranged husband reached out to them, seeking reconciliation and forgiveness.
Kabisera
A Filpino family deals with hooded people who are involved in extra-judicial killings and other abuses in Philippine society.
Resbak
A father learns that his teenage son is heading down to the same path he treaded. In order to stop his son from being a criminal, he returns to his…
Ang Maestra
A retired school teacher on the verge of senility finds difficulty in connecting with her grandson, who is now taking care of her.
Bigasan
A poor community awaiting regularly for government rice subsidies. The people line up for hours to get their share of the rice, while those who don’t have money to pay…
Ded na si Lolo
A large family with lots of issues gather together to mourn the death of the family patriarch. But getting in the way of their genuine grief are a bunch of…
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…