In 1982, a fourteen-year-old movie fanatic from an underprivileged family in the Municipality of Manapla coincidentally witnesses the production shoot of Oro, Plata, Mata in his hometown. Full of determination he approaches the director, Peque Gallaga, in the hopes of landing a job that would help in providing for his family, and feed his passion.
Peque Gallaga
Jess Sta. Rosalia
Young Peque Gallaga
Young Jess Sta. Rosalia
Child Jess Sto. Rosalia
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Lena and Rita are friends but they act like it’s something more. What do they want from each other and what do they really feel? The lack of clarity between them will have its consequences.
Based on the harrowing love story of Greek soldier Achilles and his 'brother-in-arms' Patroclus, this modern retelling explores Achilles' grief and how the pair reunite.
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After spending a few months in quarantine, a young filmmaker struggles to find inspiration.
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On the outskirts of a small town, a bus driver and her passengers encounter highway robbers.
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