96 Tagalog Films to Watch

Just the 3 of Us

2016 • 121 min

This is the story of Uno and CJ, two people with very different lives who unexpectedly find their paths intertwined. One night changes everything. Forced to share a home by circumstance, Uno and CJ navigate their responsibilities and desires for…

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All You Need Is Pag-ibig

2015 • 116 min

This film explores many facets of love: familial, sibling, youthful, one-sided, lost, flourishing, hidden, weary, and enduring. Ultimately, it suggests that love is what the world truly desires.

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A Second Chance

2015 • 130 min

Popoy and Basha share a beautiful wedding day, but their marriage soon faces significant challenges.

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How to Be Yours

2016 • 115 min

This is the story of Niño and Anj, two people who find love. Niño is a sales agent striving for a secure future, while Anj is a talented home cook with aspirations of working in a prestigious restaurant.

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Trophy Wife

2014 • 110 min

A woman falls in love, only to be betrayed by a man and his brother. Driven by vengeance, she sets out to make them pay – including the man she once loved and his new partner.

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Haunted Mansion

2015 • 110 min

A group of high school students spending the night in an old mansion decide to hunt for ghosts as a joke. They quickly discover that the local legends are terrifyingly real.

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Ploning

2008 • 106 min

On the scenic island of Cuyo, Palawan, an illegal Taiwanese fishing boat arrives with Muo Sei, a fisherman searching for someone named Ploning. He has until nightfall to find him.

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The Maid

2005 • 93 min • Box office $2M

Horror, Thriller

For the first time, Rosa Dimaano leaves her family in rural Philippines to work as a maid in Singapore. She finds work with Mr. And Mrs. Teo, who run a Chinese opera troupe, and they are kind to her. Their…

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The Trial

2014 • 130 min

A man with a mental disability faces trial after being accused of raping his teacher. As Amanda, Julian, and Ronald work to build a defense for him, they uncover unexpected connections to each other beyond the case itself.

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Buy Now, Die Later

2015 • 118 min

Five individuals, driven by intense desire, are willing to make any bargain to achieve their goals, even making a pact with the devil. When their wishes are granted, they discover the devastating price of their dreams: a life-altering cost.

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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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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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Entity

2015 • 87 min

A talent agent teams up with the daughter of a powerful Japanese crime family to stop a centuries-old curse suspected of causing a series of serial killings in Manila.

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Taklub

2015 • 97 min

This film follows the journey of people rebuilding their lives after the devastation of Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines. It centers on a mother grappling with the loss of her children and the challenges of starting over.

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Kadenang Bulaklak

1993 • 128 min

Jasmin, Violy, Baby, and Daisy are sisters who were separated when they were young.

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Call Center Girl

2013 • 107 min

Trying to support her daughter, Teresa takes a job at the call center where Regina works, hoping for a chance to reconnect. There, she encounters a diverse group of colleagues: the cheerful Richie, the energetic Lolay, the reserved Martin, and…

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English Only, Please

2014 • 115 min

A Filipino-American man seeks a translator to convey a letter he penned to the woman who caused him heartbreak.

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Talk Back and You're Dead

2014 • 120 min

Samantha develops a romantic relationship with Top, the charismatic and impulsive leader of a gang.

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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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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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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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Your Place or Mine?

2015 • 89 min

They meet one night, a complete stranger. Fate reunites them, sparking a fast-paced romance.

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Crazy Beautiful You

2015 • 115 min

Sent to a medical mission camp by her father, the undisciplined 19-year-old Jackie experiences a transformation after meeting Kiko, who introduces her to a new way of living.

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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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One More Try

2012 • 100 min

A woman and her former partner explore the possibility of having a child together – a donor for their ailing son.

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Beauty and the Bestie

2015 • 119 min

To solve a critical case, a police officer enlists his old friend to pose as the daughter of a foreign official in a beauty contest.

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Santa Mesa

2008 • 82 min

After his mother dies, Hector goes to Manila to live with his grandmother. He doesn't speak Tagalog and joins a street gang until a photographer offers him guidance. Still grieving his mother, Hector photographs a stranger, and unexpectedly, these separate…

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Pagpag: Nine Lives

2013 • 105 min

A group of teenagers are haunted by a malevolent spirit. The story centers on the Filipino tradition of avoiding a direct route home after a funeral, as it is believed to invite misfortune or the spirits of the departed into…

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My Illegal Wife

2014 • 110 min

In Japan, Clarise, an overseas Filipino worker, longs for a husband and father for her children. She meets Henry, a man struggling with rejection. They reconnect on a flight to the Philippines, where an accident occurs. Clarise awakens on an…

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Die Beautiful

2016 • 120 min

Trisha, a Filipino transgender woman, unexpectedly dies while winning a beauty pageant. Her final request is to be honored with tributes to different celebrities each night of her wake, but her traditional father insists on burying her as a man.

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Ex With Benefits

2015 • 102 min

Despite having ended their relationship, this couple remains intensely drawn to one another.

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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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You're My Boss

2015 • 116 min

Seeking acceptance, love, appreciation, and a sense of belonging, a woman unexpectedly finds what she desires in her personal assistant.

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Diary ng Panget

2014 • 110 min

Comedy, Drama, Romance

A young woman becomes a personal maid for a wealthy young man. They clash initially, but their relationship becomes increasingly complicated as their classmates engage in romantic games.

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The Love Affair

2015 • 125 min

A lawyer, often overlooked in her relationship, decides to leave her partner and prioritize her own needs. She finds support and a fresh perspective with a man she considers beyond her reach.

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Balikbayan #1: Memories of Overdevelopment Redux III

2015 • 146 min

Famed explorer Magellan died in the Philippines before completing his planned circumnavigation of the world. The person who most likely accomplished this historic journey was Enrique, Magellan's slave and translator.

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Humanap Ka Ng Panget

1991

Three boys living in poverty in Manila experience a turning point when one discovers he is the long-lost heir to a wealthy family.

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Manila in the Fangs of Darkness

2008 • 72 min

A man follows a woman as she walks through the city streets.

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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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She's The One

2013 • 110 min

A television host unexpectedly confronts her own hidden desires when a video of her best friend goes viral.

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Dukot

2016 • 95 min

This film is based on a true story: Carlo Sandoval was abducted, mistakenly taken instead of his sister.

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The Achy Breaky Hearts

2016 • 119 min

Chinggay, a jewelry shop manager in her thirties, feels the pressure to find a partner. Despite dating, she hasn't found anyone she connects with, a situation potentially influenced by past heartbreak. After seven years of a love life drought, two…

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Possession

2013 • 102 min

The film centers on two rival television news teams as they pursue various stories, eventually converging on a potentially catastrophic storm and a middle-aged teacher possibly possessed by a demon. Raquel Villavicencio stars as the ambitious head of the network…

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Feng Shui 2

2014 • 100 min

The story centers on Lester, who experiences an unprecedented surge of good fortune after acquiring a mysterious bagua. However, this newfound luck comes at a terrible price.

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Once A Princess

2014 • 115 min

A popular high school girl is cursed by the boy she dismissed.

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Vince & Kath & James

2016 • 116 min

Vince harbors a secret crush on Kath, but agrees to anonymously text her for his cousin James. The situation becomes complicated when Kath starts developing feelings for Vince.

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Manila Kingpin: The Asiong Salonga Story

2011 • 116 min

Mobster Asiong Salonga (ER Ejercito) dominates Manila's underworld until a trusted friend betrays him. *Manila Kingpin* draws from the true story of Nicasio “Asiong” Salonga, a notorious gang leader from Tondo, Manila, who has been the subject of multiple films…

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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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Kasal, Kasali, Kasalo

2006 • 100 min

Jed is about to move to America to be with his family when he meets Angie. They fall quickly and propose. This surprises both families and creates difficulties as they navigate their new life together.

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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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Haplos

1982 • 120 min

Al, a Filipino who has lived abroad, returns to his hometown for his mother's burial. There, he reconnects with Cristy, a childhood friend who works as a family planning counselor. They begin a romantic relationship and become a couple. But…

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ABNKKBSNPLAKo?!

2014 • 110 min

This film explores the author's recollections of childhood, spanning from his early school years through his initial experiences in the professional world.

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My Bebe Love: #KiligPaMore

2015 • 106 min

Dondi is a shy young man, closely managed by his aunt Cora. Anna is a spirited girl longing for her father Vito's approval. Their contrasting personalities clash when they meet, but they develop a romantic connection and work through their…

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Must Be... Love

2013 • 100 min

A young woman starts to have romantic feelings for her best friend. However, things become complicated when a new woman enters their lives.

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Beauty in a Bottle

2014 • 101 min

Three women's lives are disrupted by the introduction of a novel beauty product.

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Feng Shui

2004 • 108 min

Joy discovers a Feng Shui amulet that initially brings her luck. However, she soon realizes the amulet is actually cursed. She must now stop the cycle of good fortune followed by tragedy to protect her family.

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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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In My Life

2009 • 120 min

Shirley is a woman who strives for complete control. As a school librarian, her sharp "Sshhh!" Commands instant obedience from students. However, her overbearing involvement in her children's lives has emotionally distanced her from them. Seeking to regain control, Shirley…

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The Breakup Playlist

2015 • 117 min

This is the story of a young woman hoping to make it as a singer and a seasoned rock musician who team up to write a song together. As they collaborate, a connection forms between them, and they begin to…

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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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Dilim

2005

The film centers on Dilim, a mysterious nocturnal being who acts as a vigilante, protecting the vulnerable by consuming criminals. A dedicated police officer pursues Dilim, leading to escalating confrontations, violence, and unsettling revelations.

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Balut Country

2015 • 90 min

"Balut Country" tells the story of Jun, who inherits his father's duck farm. He faces a difficult choice: sell the farm for his own financial security, or protect the people who have dedicated their lives to caring for the land,…

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Girl, Boy, Bakla, Tomboy

2013 • 106 min

Four siblings – two boys and two girls – portrayed by Vice Ganda were separated at birth when their grandmother took two of them, a boy and a girl, away from their mother. Those siblings grew up in comfort in…

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In the Name of Love

2011 • 115 min

Emman Toledo, a dance instructor hired for a governor’s ball, develops a passionate affair with Cedes Fernandez, who is engaged to Dylan Evelino, the governor's son. Their relationship puts them in a dangerous situation. The powerful Evelino family will stop…

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Status: It's Complicated!

2013 • 110 min

This film draws inspiration from the 1979 romantic comedy *Salawahan*, directed by Ishmael Bernal and originally starring Rita Gomez, Mat Ranillo, Jay Ilagan, Rio Locsin, Sandy Andolong, and Bonching Miraflor.

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Heneral Luna

2015 • 118 min

Action, Drama, History

A Filipino general is convinced he holds the key to winning the Philippine-American War. He doesn't realize he's confronting the most significant danger to the revolution against the American invaders.

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Momzillas

2013 • 105 min

Maricel Soriano and Eugene Domingo star as mothers who fiercely oppose their children's impending marriage. The conflict stems from a long-standing feud between the women, rooted in a shared past romance. Determined to unite their children, the young couple devises…

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The Third Party

2016 • 118 min

When unforeseen problems arise, ambitious events manager Andi Medina turns to her former boyfriend, cosmetic surgeon Max Labarador, for help. To her surprise, Max is in a three-year committed relationship with pediatric oncologist Christian Pilar. With no other options available,…

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Past Tense

2014 • 121 min

The woman finds her future self is drastically different from what she imagined.

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Starting Over Again

2014 • 130 min

Ginny, an architecture student, and Marco, her university professor, experience a passionate romance. Over ten years, their ambitions grow, and life separates them. But fate intervenes, bringing them back together. Will they seize this opportunity for a future?

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Suddenly It's Magic

2012 • 110 min

Marcus Hanson, a famous Thai actor, meets Joey Hermosa, a Filipina baker, when he travels to the Philippines to escape his demanding career. Despite their different backgrounds, they fall in love. However, their relationship faces challenges due to the contrasting…

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Unlike Father, Unlike Son

2016 • 90 min

A father who prides himself on being tough must confront his prejudices and embrace his son's true identity as a gay man, before their relationship is irreparably damaged.

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Pido Dida 2: Kasal Na

1991

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You Are the One

2006 • 115 min

Sally Malasmas seeks a US visa and encounters Will Derby, a charming vice-consul with a friendly demeanor. Sally believes she's had good fortune, but Will doubts her connection to the Philippines is strong enough for her to return. He denies…

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Bad Romance

2013 • 100 min

Andrea, a receptionist, is a devoted fan of soap opera star Sam Lloyd Pascual. When Pascual checks into the resort where she works, he asks her out for dinner. She's thrilled at the prospect of turning a fantasy into reality,…

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Sisterakas

2012 • 110 min

Bernardo hires his half-sister Bernadette as his assistant, and she's unaware of his true identity. He intends to make her life difficult, but his plans are disrupted when a rival attempts to entice Bernadette. Bernardo must then fight to prevent…

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You're Still The One

2015 • 116 min

Years after a breakup in college, Jojo and Ellise reconnect. However, Jojo is now engaged to Racquel, so Ellise hides her feelings for him. They remain friends, both suppressing their attraction. Ellise begins dating Vincent, but she must decide between…

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Four Sisters and a Wedding

2013 • 126 min

The Salazar siblings have drifted apart in recent years. They reunite when CJ announces his plan to marry Princess, a woman he's been dating for only three months. Shocked, CJ's sisters band together at the wedding and decide to try…

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The Unkabogable Praybeyt Benjamin

2011 • 105 min

As a civil war erupts in the Philippines, a gay man from a military family is compelled to join the armed forces as a substitute for his father, who is too ill to fight.

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The Unmarried Wife

2016 • 130 min

A woman struggles with a difficult choice: to repair her struggling marriage or explore a potential romance with someone else.

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Pangako... Ikaw Lang

2001 • 100 min

Vince, a womanizer, is in a coma in the hospital. When he wakes up, he sees Cristina and believes she's his guardian angel, unaware that she almost killed him by accidentally pulling his life support. Upon recovery, Vince resolves to…

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Fangs of Darkness

2006 • 14 min

In the forests of Hukbalahap, a terrifying presence emerges – an aswang that begins systematically killing the inhabitants.

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Tragic Theater

2015 • 95 min

A group of exorcists investigates a theater with a dark history. Legend says a terrible tragedy occurred during the building's construction.

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Where I Am King

2014 • 90 min

Facing financial ruin, a grandfather relocates his grandchildren to the town where he grew up. He hopes to reconnect them with their roots, but discovers the community has changed significantly since he left.

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Kid Kulafu

2015 • 109 min

Before he rose to become a world-renowned boxer, Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao struggled to survive as a poor boy in the Philippines. Discovering his talent for boxing, he begins a demanding and relentless path. This journey moves him from the Philippine…

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Da Possessed

2014 • 120 min

A timid man accidentally awakens three vengeful spirits who seek retribution against his employer's family. The spirits then begin to possess him, one after another, leading to a series of chaotic and disruptive events.

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Always Be My Maybe

2016 • 112 min

Following painful breakups, Jake and Tintin meet at a resort and realize they share a surprising number of similarities.

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My Ex & Whys

2017 • 120 min

Cali, a blogger launching her new blog "The Bakit List," has her life turned upside down by the unexpected return of her ex-boyfriend, Gio.

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Sakal, Sakali, Saklolo

2007 • 109 min

Newlyweds Jed and Angie find their lives complicated as they care for their son Raffa, with both sets of parents eager to help – perhaps too eager. Adding to the challenges, Jed navigates his mother's hypochondria, Angie deals with her…

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Halik sa Hangin

2015 • 110 min

A young woman moves to Baguio with her stepfather and finds it difficult to adjust to her new family and environment. She becomes drawn to two young men who ignite feelings of passion within her, leaving her conflicted.

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The Gifted

2014 • 96 min

Two childhood best friends, both with exceptional intelligence, find their bond strained by romantic rivalry when they both develop feelings for Mark.

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Lumayo Ka Nga Sa Akin

2016 • 129 min

This film is structured as three separate comedic stories, each satirizing a different genre. The first, "Bala Sa Bala, Kamao Sa Kamao, Satsat Sa Satsat," parodies one type of film. The second, "Shake, Shaker, Shakest," does the same for another.…

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The Fisherman

2011 • 4 min

This animated film tells the story of a Filipino night fisherman. Adapted from the Tagalog/English book "Buhay Sa Angono/Life in Angono," the film portrays his life.

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Kapatiran

2015 • 80 min

This film explores a week within an exclusive law school fraternity in Manila. It follows a new member, a senior member, and a lawyer alumnus as they navigate the worlds of wealth, influence, and connections that define the city's elite.

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Patintero: Ang Alamat ni Meng Patalo

2015 • 100 min

A young girl from a disadvantaged neighborhood rallies a group of unlikely friends to compete in the ultimate street game of patintero.

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Must Date the Playboy

2015 • 126 min

Desperate to fix her crumbling relationship, a woman swallows her pride and asks her best friend to pursue her ex-boyfriend, a notorious playboy.

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