501 Heartfelt Philippine Dramas: From Classics to Modern Hits

Eerie

2019 • 101 min

Horror, Crime, Thriller

When a student dies unexpectedly and tragically, an old Catholic school for girls faces closure. Pat Consolacion, the school counselor, becomes deeply involved with the students, trying to support them while investigating the circumstances of the death. Many suspect Mother…

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Cain and Abel

1982 • 111 min

This story updates the classic Cain and Abel tale. Señora Pina, a powerful mother, shows favoritism towards her younger son, Ellis. She holds Lorenzo, her older son, responsible for the death of his father.

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Ang Tanging Ina

2003 • 100 min

To give her children a good life, Ina takes on any job she can find. But even with her efforts, her family struggles to stay together.

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7.3

www.XXX.com

2003 • 105 min

Peeks into the world of internet prostitution, the film follows a Filipino-American girl (Palermo) who returns to her homeland to escape the repercussions of having an abortion in the United States. Faced with a cold reception from her family, Joanna…

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5.1

Nervous Translation

2019 • 90 min

Yael, a very shy eight-year-old, often retreats into her own imagination. Her life changes when she discovers a special pen that can understand the unspoken emotions of anxious people.

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5.7

Puppy Love

2017 • 18 min

One morning, a young girl approaching puberty discovers her dog has run away. She also finds herself with an injury to her vagina.

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5.3

Rome and Juliet

2006 • 135 min

Rome and Juliet tells the story of two women who fall in love, despite societal expectations. Juliet, a traditional preschool teacher about to be married, hires Rome, a free-spirited businesswoman, as her wedding planner. As they plan the wedding together,…

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Tubero

2011

A young plumber becomes involved in multiple relationships, and his inability to maintain control leads him into increasingly risky circumstances.

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Private Nights

2011 • 90 min

After leaving his sister and her abusive husband, Diego, Dave takes a job as a dancer. He's uncomfortable with homosexuals, but the only work available to him is in a profession staffed primarily by gay men and sexually suggestive women.

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Isa Pa, with Feelings

2019 • 102 min

An ambitious architect develops feelings for her hearing-impaired neighbor. He begins to teach her the fundamentals of sign language.

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Miss You Like Crazy

2010 • 153 min

Allan and Mia have a surprising first encounter and develop a close relationship that turns into romance. As they grapple with significant life choices, they struggle to maintain their love for one another.

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The Boy Foretold By the Stars

2020 • 108 min

"The Boy Foretold By The Stars" is a romantic comedy about two high school seniors who meet at a school retreat called "Journey with the Lord," thanks to the guidance of a fortune-teller.

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That Thing Called Tadhana

2015 • 110 min

A woman having trouble with airline baggage limits encounters a man who offers assistance. Their connection blossoms into a friendship, mutually supporting their emotional healing.

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Miguelito

1985 • 117 min

A young boy uncovers his politician father's corrupt and cruel nature, learning that his biological mother was a victim of his father's immoral and violent actions.

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#WalangForever

2015 • 119 min

Mia, a successful romantic-comedy screenwriter, is questioning her belief in lasting love at a pivotal moment in her life. Her doubts intensify when Ethan reappears, revealing he's become disillusioned with love because she hurt him in the past.

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7.1

Tiktik: The Aswang Chronicles

2012 • 102 min

Armed with determination and a cigarette, Makoy journeys to his girlfriend Sonia's remote hometown in Pulupandan to win her back. He faces resistance from Sonia's mother, Fely, but persists. With the assistance of Sonia’s father Nestor and his helper Bart,…

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5.1

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Laro sa Baga

2000 • 118 min

Ding recounts his life story, focusing on the profound influence of three women: his godmother, her adopted daughter, and his wife.

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Pintado

1999

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6.6

My Amanda

2021 • 90 min

Two inseparable friends navigate life's changes together, sharing everything. Their close connection endures as the only steady thing in their evolving lives.

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Ang Manananggal sa Unit 23B

2016 • 82 min

Jewel is a solitary woman living in the city, burdened by a secret that has shaped her isolated life. Her world changes when she encounters Nico, a man struggling with heartbreak and feelings of worthlessness who mirrors her own loneliness.…

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6.4

Love or Money

2021 • 116 min

Ambitious Angel finds herself torn when a persistent Leon captures her heart. She must decide between a passionate romance and her aspirations for a wealthy future.

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Rekorder

2013 • 90 min

This film follows a former 1980s movie cameraman who now works as a movie pirate in modern-day Manila. He regularly sneaks a digital camcorder into theaters to illegally record films. One night, however, he captures something unexpected on camera. And…

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Won't Last a Day Without You

2011 • 104 min

George Harrison Apostol, known as DJ Heidee, is a rising star in the city's DJ scene, famous for her "Heartbreak Hotline" segment where she offers relationship advice. She frequently advises callers to end relationships rather than try to fix them.…

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D' Anothers

2005 • 105 min

Hesus Resurreccion, a timid man living with his ambitious aunt and boisterous cousins, inherits a dilapidated mansion. Unbeknownst to him, the house is a gateway to the afterlife, and the trapped ghosts believe he is destined to open it. Failure…

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Love Is Color Blind

2021 • 115 min

Following an accident that causes a young artist to lose his color vision, his closest friend tries to help him rediscover vibrancy and see the depth of her feelings for him. However, her efforts are complicated by the arrival of…

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Ulan

2019 • 96 min

Maya, a young woman on a path to self-acceptance, has always associated rain with sadness – specifically, with past disappointments in love. The film follows her as she tries to move beyond these negative feelings. Can she finally find a…

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Scorpio Nights 2

1999 • 96 min

Andrew is extremely precise and organized in all aspects of his life, from his appearance to his teaching. His carefully controlled world is disrupted when a student named Valerie begins to flirt with him. Andrew succumbs to her advances, and…

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Paradise Inn

1985 • 100 min

Paradise Inn is a notorious hub for men, serving as a bar, gambling house, and brothel. Ester Paraiso, a former prostitute, manages the establishment with her daughter Daria, whom she's training to take over, and with the assistance of powerful…

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Tatlong Bibe

2017

This is a story about love, hope, generosity, sharing, forgiveness, and three ducks.

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8.0

Virgin People

1984 • 120 min

Three sisters reside in a seemingly idyllic world where men represent a constant source of temptation, both subtly and overtly.

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Starzan: Shouting Star Of The Jungle

1989 • 114 min

This is a contemporary reimagining of the beloved story of Tarzan.

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1st Time

2003 • 105 min

Three separate narratives, each marking a significant first experience.

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6.7

Lalamunan

2008

A woman becomes increasingly disturbed by her husband's intense interest in interior design, leading her to question his fidelity. As her anxieties escalate, she teeters on the brink of a mental breakdown. Her male colleagues offer support, and she begins…

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RPG Metanoia

2010 • 103 min

Nico's ordinary life is overshadowed by his adventures in METANOIA, the world's most popular online game. As the daring swashbuckler Zero, he journeys with his companions – the spiritist Mang Ernie, renegade chi-master K'mao, apprentice weapon-smith Sumpak, folk hero Ahdonis,…

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7.4

Foster Child

2007 • 98 min

Thelma, her husband Dado, and their teenage sons Gerald and Yuri are a struggling urban family. They are employed by a local foster care agency to provide temporary homes and care for abandoned babies while the children are awaiting formal…

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7.1

Saan Nagtatago si Happiness?

2006 • 82 min

A middle-aged man works tirelessly to find his mother, whom he believed to be deceased.

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My Bestfriend's Girlfriend

2008 • 115 min

Evo and Grace come from very different backgrounds. They meet unexpectedly when Grace, a waitress, takes a shift covering for a friend at a bachelor party that Evo is attending. Evo's disrespectful behavior at the party doesn't impress Grace, and…

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Unfriend

2014 • 93 min

On Christmas Day, fifteen-year-old David discovers his boyfriend, Jonathan, has been unfaithful. Devastated, David is overwhelmed by despair and begins to consider desperate measures to win Jonathan back. He has arranged a final meeting with Jonathan for that day.

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Porno

2013 • 88 min

Drama

An assassin, a pornographic voice actor, and a transgender person. Three individuals seeking fulfillment. They discover a shared fantasy world. A place where passion and love represent humanity, and ecstasy signifies enlightenment. There, the individual soul determines what is real.

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The Bit Player

2013 • 111 min

This drama-comedy film portrays a typical day for Loida Malabanan, who works as an extra on a soap opera set. Through her experience, the film reveals the realities of the production's power dynamics and the exploitation faced by workers like…

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7.8

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Pakboys: Takusa

2020 • 123 min

Four married men who live in the same condominium frequently have affairs. Their wives try to catch them in the act, but their husbands are usually successful at concealing their infidelity. Ultimately, these affairs have serious consequences, putting the men…

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Barcelona: A Love Untold

2016 • 132 min

Ely, still longing for his former love, Celine, encounters Mia, a young woman seeking a fresh start in Spain after a difficult past in the Philippines. They connect and develop a relationship. However, they must confront the emotional wounds of…

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Ang Babaeng Walang Pakiramdam

2021 • 83 min

Tasha lives with Congenital Insensitivity to Pain, meaning she can't feel physical or emotional pain and doesn't understand love. Her world changes when she meets Ngongo, who has a cleft palate. Ngongo helps Tasha experience feelings for the first time…

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Bride for Rent

2014 • 115 min

The night before his 25th birthday and the release of his trust fund money, Rocco throws a party, drinks heavily, and loses it all playing poker. Now he must find the money to keep a crucial client and challenge his…

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Because I Love You

2019 • 102 min

Summer, a young woman who grew up with a firefighter father, decides to follow in his footsteps. She keeps encountering Rael, and he begins to develop feelings for her. However, expressing these feelings proves to be a difficult task for…

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Meet Me in St. Gallen

2018 • 94 min

Jesse and Celeste meet at a pivotal moment in their lives and discover a surprising connection: they share names with the characters from the popular romantic comedy, *Celeste and Jesse Forever*.

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More Than Blue

2021 • 112 min

A young man facing a terminal illness assists his best friend in her quest to find a romantic partner, all while concealing his own romantic feelings for her.

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Last Supper No. 3

2009 • 80 min

Production Designer Wilson Nañawa is hired to find a Last Supper painting for a commercial. He locates three, but loses the one belonging to Gareth Pugeda. The following two years transform Wilson as he becomes caught in a web of…

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Everything About Her

2016 • 126 min

Vilma Santos plays a strong but unwell businesswoman who struggles with her relationships with Angel Locsin, her caregiver, and Xian Lim, her son, who is away. The film explores themes of acceptance, love, and forgiveness.

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Amnesia Love

2018 • 97 min

A man awakens unconscious on a deserted island and begins a journey to uncover who he is.

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Silly Red Shoes

2019 • 87 min

Ashley, who has unusual feet, teams up with her best friend and shoe-making enthusiast, Chuck, for the annual Shoe Princess competition. As they work to create the ideal shoes, will they discover they are a perfect match for each other?

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Love the Way U Lie

2020 • 99 min

A psychic with a knack for love helps a recently deceased woman try to guide her grieving husband toward healing. As she works to connect him with the other side, unexpected feelings develop between them.

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Finally Found Someone

2017 • 118 min

Comedy, Romance

On her wedding day, Aprilyn is abruptly abandoned by her groom, and the event quickly goes viral online. Heartbroken, she connects with Raffy, a public relations professional working for the groom's father. He was hired to help Aprilyn cope and…

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The Escort

2016 • 115 min

A young woman working as a secretary for an exclusive escort service becomes entangled in the complicated relationships of a client and the man who has fallen for her.

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The Reunion

2012 • 104 min

Four friends from high school get back together after several years and realize they've all struggled in their careers and with relationships. They embark on a journey to find their old flames, hoping to rediscover lost connections and find happiness.

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6.5

Tong Tatlong Tatay Kong Pakitong Kitong

1998

Orphan Jingle has repeatedly been unable to find a home. Desperate, she is sent to Manila to live with three bachelors who are pursuing their dreams. Their lives take a dangerous turn when the trio inadvertently acquire a bag of…

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8.2

Kristo

1996

This film reimagines the Gospel of John as a Filipino pasyon, a traditional narrative ballad.

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Best. Partee. Ever.

2016 • 120 min

Mikey, a young, private gay man from a wealthy family, serves five years in city jail after being convicted of drug possession. Inside, he carefully navigates the prison hierarchy, adapting to the inmate culture. He eventually becomes the leader of…

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7.3

Bliss

2017 • 100 min

Following a film set accident that leaves her permanently disabled, acclaimed actress Jane Ciego gradually descends into madness. She begins to experience terrifying events and endure horrific torment within the confines of her own home.

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6.0

Shake Rattle & Roll 2k5

2005 • 110 min

This second part of the classic horror series delivers even more scares than before. "Poso" sees a down-on-his-luck occultist lured back into practice by a wealthy client. "Aquarium" follows a family who discovers a horrifying legacy left by the previous…

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Almost a Love Story

2018 • 95 min

This film tells the story of Baneng (Barbie Forteza) and Iggy (Derrick Monasterio), childhood friends who maintain a relationship despite living far apart. They grew up in different countries.

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Jesus Is Dead

2017 • 90 min

When Iyay, a single mother, learns her estranged husband has died, she takes her whole family on a road trip from Cebu to Dumaguete for the funeral.

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7.0

Narinig Mo Na Ba Ang L8est?

2001 • 103 min

A charming bachelor with a reputation for being gay and a woman who lives life on her own terms must team up to save their company.

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Mara Clara: The Movie

1996

At the same hospital, Almira and Susan give birth to babies at the same time. Driven by revenge for being rejected by Almira, Gary steals Almira’s newborn and swaps her child with one of his own twins, collaborating with his…

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Tomorrow, Father Will Be Executed

1995

Elmo, an ex-convict determined to live an honest life, avoids trouble despite facing constant hostility. His wife Cathy grows unhappy with their limited financial situation and develops feelings for Arthur, the wealthy and arrogant brother of the town's mayor. When…

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And I Love You So

2009 • 120 min

Grief-stricken after losing her husband of five months, Lara struggles to find a reason to live, let alone love again, even after seven months. Throughout her life, those she lost were always surrounded by support, but her husband's death left…

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Qwerty

2007 • 7 min

Thriller

A young man with mental illness is accused of killing the person who supported him for years. The real story centers on his intense fixation with the victim’s antique typewriter, which he constantly uses, working without stopping.

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6.0

Woke Up Like This

2017 • 118 min

Nando is a devoted son and the family's main source of income, while Sabrina is a wealthy socialite and a leading model. As they both approach pivotal moments in their careers, these two strangers unexpectedly find themselves in a bizarre…

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The Amazing Praybeyt Benjamin

2014 • 105 min

A veteran soldier, celebrated for a past act of national heroism, is tasked with protecting a gifted child. The child's exceptional intelligence is crucial in preventing a malevolent villain from carrying out their schemes.

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No Way Out

2008 • 97 min

Fisherman Joaquin's life changes when his wife Cynthia returns from working abroad, determined to start a family. His lover, Waldo, leaves for Manila, disgusted by the prospect. After a month of uncertainty, Joaquin follows him. In Manila's hidden gay world,…

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Boyette: Not a Girl Yet

2020 • 111 min

A flamboyant gay teenager navigates a complicated love triangle while pursuing his ambition to become a dancer.

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Here and There

2021 • 98 min

During a national quarantine, a political science student and a delivery driver clash online, but develop feelings for each other. The story explores whether their relationship can continue when they have to meet in person.

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Everyday I Love You

2015 • 122 min

Two strangers share a journey and develop an unexpected connection, falling in love.

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Magnifico

2003 • 122 min

A young boy constructs a coffin for his grandmother who is dying, all while trying to save enough money to purchase a wheelchair for his sister.

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Riding in Tandem

2017 • 90 min

Jonard seeks vengeance for his sister's murder. Miguel, a weary ex-con and former assassin, is searching for his wife. Their paths cross, leading them into a dangerous world of killing and quick money. The experience challenges their bond and forces…

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The Stepmother

1996 • 120 min

Mariel finds love and a home with Edward, who is seeking solace after his wife leaves him and their three children. Determined to become a part of their lives, Mariel works to earn the acceptance and affection of her new…

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Why Your Crush Doesn't Have a Crush on You?

2013 • 100 min

Sandy Veloso feels like an outsider and is deeply devoted to her boyfriend. When he breaks up with her, Sandy is left questioning why she feels unloved. Her situation worsens when she loses her job.

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Close To You

2006 • 110 min

Manuel and Marian have been best friends, sharing a closeness that borders on intimacy. For years, Manuel has kept his feelings for Marian hidden. When Marian’s first love, Lance, returns to the Philippines, she’s determined to reconnect with him. She…

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How She Left Me

2018 • 106 min

A young man with a condition that makes it difficult to recognize faces and a young woman carrying emotional scars find love.

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When I Fall In Love

1986 • 105 min

The story explores youthful romance, capturing the hopeful and somewhat inexperienced nature of first love.

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Northern Lights: A Journey to Love

2017 • 100 min

A young boy journeys to Alaska to see his father, a man he barely knows. Simultaneously, a young woman travels to Alaska seeking a connection with her mother, whom she has never met.

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Bloody Crayons

2017 • 109 min

A group of friends travel to an island to film a short movie, but their plans turn deadly when they are targeted by a mysterious killer after playing a game with crayons.

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ÜnOfficially Yours

2012 • 108 min

Macky Galvez, a young man struggling with depression, reflects on his past failed relationships. He then encounters Ces Bricenio, a woman wary of commitment in modern dating.

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Faculty

2010 • 8 min

Two teachers at an exclusive college find themselves in conflict due to their fundamentally different philosophies on teaching.

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Will Your Heart Beat Faster?

1980 • 104 min

Comedy

This comedy follows two affluent couples who stumble into a dangerous drug smuggling ring. They find themselves caught in a chaotic game involving con artists posing as religious figures, cunning Asian operatives, and competing smugglers all fighting for control of…

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Manoro

2006 • 57 min

Following the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo, the mountain-dwelling Aeta people have relocated to the lowlands, near government schools in Kapampangan townships. This new proximity offers Aeta children the chance to learn. Jonalyn, an Aeta and recent elementary school graduate, works…

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She's Dating the Gangster

2014 • 105 min • Box office $5M

Drama, Romance, Comedy

Seventeen-year-old Athena Dizon accidentally pranks Kenji de los Reyes, the popular guy. She then has to pretend to be his girlfriend to make an ex jealous, but unexpectedly, she falls in love with him.

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Wild and Free

2018 • 106 min

Ellie and Jake fall in love, but their relationship faces challenges when they uncover a surprising link in their histories.

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#Jowable

2019 • 104 min

Elsa is a young woman struggling with emotional difficulties and deeply desires a close, meaningful connection with someone.

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When the Love is Gone

2013 • 112 min

*When the Love Is Gone* is a 2013 Filipino romantic drama film directed by Andoy Ranay, starring Cristine Reyes, Gabby Concepcion, Alice Dixson, Andi Eigenmann, and Jake Cuenca. Distributed by Viva Films with co-production from Multivision Pictures, it was released…

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Pido Dida 3: May Kambal Na

1993

The final installment in the trilogy features Rene Requiestas.

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Sol Searching

2018 • 100 min

Sol is a farmer and teacher in a public school near Nueva Ecija. After her sudden death, a friend and former student takes it upon themselves to carry her coffin to various locations, reminiscent of the Stations of the Cross,…

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Ang TV Movie: The Adarna Adventure

1996 • 102 min

A fantasy adventure follows a group of children who love fairy tales, especially "Ang Ibong Adarna." They are mysteriously transported to Berbanya, the magical home of the legendary bird. There, they meet Prince Juan and join him on a quest…

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K'na, The Dreamweaver

2014 • 90 min

Kana, a young T'boli woman, discovers she has the ability to weave dreams. This gives her the potential to unite her village's feuding families. But will she sacrifice her love for the sake of peace?

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Hustisya

2014 • 120 min

A tough woman battles to hold onto her humanity in the city's underbelly. Employed by a human trafficking ring run by a powerful organization, she chooses to ignore the darkness around her. In a world where people are either prey…

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Kita Kita

2017 • 84 min

Lea, a tour guide in Japan, is facing the possibility of permanent blindness if a recent temporary condition isn't resolved quickly. Her neighbor, Tonyo, is persistent in trying to befriend her. As they grow closer, Lea comes to appreciate Tonyo’s…

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As He Sleeps

2012

Does marriage truly require lifelong, unbreakable commitment? Christina, in her 30s, is married to Hector, who is paralyzed and unable to have a physical relationship with her. She longs for freedom from a marriage where her intimate needs go unmet.…

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Love Is...

2017 • 88 min

Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza, a hugely popular on-screen duo, are beloved by fans.

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That Thing Called Tanga Na

2016 • 108 min

This film follows five friends: Papa Chui, the oldest, who financially supports a younger man; Georgette, a transsexual yearning for parenthood to start a family; Baldo, a bodyguard with a secret boyfriend; CC, a controlling fashion designer seeking marriage, and…

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Area

2016

This is the story of a seasoned sex worker whose life savings are stolen during Holy Week.

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