John Arceo

Several cases of killings and human rights violations were not reported because of the stinging climate of fear among victims, families of victims, community members, and even journalists. Still, two young journalists persist in taking on a journey to truth-finding and documentation of how sugarcane farmers in Negros Island assert their land rights and stand up against violence and killings.

Driven by grief and rage after her best friend’s brutal murder, Alexa—an avenging prostitute—sets out to uncover the truth. Using herself as bait, she navigates dangerous encounters with men, determined to expose the killer and deliver justice, no matter the cost.

After a final harvest forced upon him by the landlord, an old farmer and his loyal carabao embark on a magical road trip to Manila, chasing the ghost of a niece the years stole from him.

Andrew is meticulous almost to the point of obsession. From the way he carries his clothes to the manner he delivers his Physics lectures, Andrew is methodical in everything he does. But his ordered existence is suddenly disrupted when one sexually adventurous student, Valerie, starts seducing him. Andrew gives in to the temptation, and soon, the two are caught in an explosive relationship that knows no bounds.

Set in a chaotic market place in a small province, a young vegetable vendor seeks vengeance against a meat vendor, who is also the leader of a gang of butchers collecting “bribes” from other vendors in the market. He, his brother, and father are bullied by the leader. He picks a fight with this butcher hoping to be able to beat him up someday. When this butcher hurts his younger brother, he resolves to practice hard to get even. The task at hand may be more difficult than he imagines, but he is willing to kill and be killed in this fight.

Gene works for the local underworld syndicate but always treats his abductees with kindness. He begins a dangerous affair with ex-bar girl Dolor, who's routinely beaten by her rich husband. When the cops move in on Gene's gang and Dolor's husband winds up dead, the couple flees with the law and their enemies in hot pursuit.

Three stories, all first times

Janjan takes an introspective journey through his childhood experiences and reflects on the echoes of his yesterday. “And Handurawan ni Janjan” is a poignant exploration of how could we be molded by our childhood ventures.