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- Miko Ravelo’s Blue Bustamante. Blue Bustamante tells the tale of an OFW in Japan (Joem Bascon) trying to land an engineering job alongside his wacky friend (Jun Sabayton).
- Avid Liongoren’s Saving Sally. This film was hyped at the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival because it was the only animated film in the lineup. Side note: 2016 was a notable year for the Metro Manila Film Festival as it showcased films that weren’t typical blockbusters which divided moviegoers around the country during that Christmas season.
- Joel Ruiz’s Kung Paano Siya Nawala (How She Left Me) The Philippines loves romance, drama, and romcoms as proven by the success of movies being released from those genres.
- Raya Martin’s Smaller and Smaller Circles. Based on the award-winning book by Felisa Batacan, actors Sid Lucero and Nonie Buencamino take on the roles of two priests trying to figure out the identity of a serial killer that’s on the loose.
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- Rakenrol (2011) The gist: Odie (Jason Abalos) has had a long-time crush on friend Irene (Glaiza de Castro) for ages now and so he makes up an entire band with her, Hapipaks, in an effort to get closer.
- Apocalypse Child (2015) The gist: The lives of quiet folk in a sleepy Baler town—particularly that of Ford (Sid Lucero), the supposed sire of director Francis Ford Coppola—are upended by the return of an old friend and now congressman.
- Patay Na Si Hesus (2016) The gist: Single mom Iyay (Jaclyn Jose) takes her three more or less fully grown kids on a wild road trip to their estranged father’s funeral.
- Pamilya Ordinaryo (2016) The gist: Two teenagers barely making a living on the streets face the truest horror of having their one-month-old child disappear.
8 titles. Sort by List order. 1. Antonio's Secret. 2008 1h 57m. 6.5 (448) Rate. Antonio is a 15-year-old boy coming to terms with his sexuality in Manila, where his uncle comes to stay with him and his mother. Director Joselito Altarejos Stars Kenjie Garcia Jiro Manio Nino Fernandez. 2. The Woman in the Septic Tank. 2011 1h 27m TV-PG. 7.2 (519)
The 23 independent Filipino films you should watch. While certain movies go against the norm, mainstream Filipino blockbusters have a reputation for clichéd and formulaic plots, repetitive celebrity tandems, and standard happy endings, among other factors.
- Miko Ravelo’s Blue Bustamante. The story of an OFW (Joem Bascon) attempting to find employment as an engineer in Japan is told in Blue Bustamante alongside his eccentric friend.
- Avid Liongoren’s Saving Sally. Because it was the only animated feature on the schedule, this movie generated a lot of buzz at the 2016 Metro Manila Film Festival.
- Joel Ruiz’s Kung Paano Siya Nawala (How She Left Me) The popularity of films from the romance, drama, and rom-com genres in the Philippines is evidence of this.
- Raya Martin’s Smaller and Smaller Circles. Sid Lucero and Nonie Buencamino portray two priests attempting to identify a serial killer who is on the run in the film, which is based on the acclaimed book by Felisa Batacan.
Jul 23, 2022 · Watch These Local Indie Films When You're Tired of Seeing The Same Cliché Box Office Hits. Let’s face it, Filipinos are past the need for predictable love stories and cookie-cutter slapstick comedy films. By Juno Ileana Reyes | Jul 23, 2022. There’s more to Philippine cinema than predictable dramas and slapstick comedies.
Sep 2, 2023 · Available on Netflix. Baka Bukas (2016) From Rookie director Samantha Lee, Baka Bukas is about creativity, passion, and the queer Filipino experience. Alex (Jasmine Curtis-Smith) and Jess (Louise...
