Ranz Gonzales

Paraisong Bacao tells the story of Rafael, a 14-year-old Aeta who lives in a mountainous area that he considers paradise. Even at a young age, he realizes how hard their life situation is. Sitio Bacao in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija was chosen as a resettlement community for more than 1,000 families affected by the eruption of Mount Pinatubo in June 1991.

Writer/ Director: Ranz Gonzales Starring: Allen Caguiao, Ivo Rosimo, Clark Blancaflor, Bert Calara, Alexa France, Princess Jamaica Santiago, Angel Mystica, Menard Rolle, Nadine Esguerra, Mark Torio, Dane Hernandez, Marvi Ortiz, Rhicia Fhaye, Jay Salvador, Ciara De Leon, John Rudolf Tolentino, Kerwin Del Rosario, Aifel Ken Golosino, Angela Kaye Pardilla

This is the story of Roi, Kyle and his friends who went to a private resort to refresh and unwind. Roi, the owner of the resort, saved Kyle, who fell on the pool and nearly drowned. At first they weren't comfortable with each other because of differences in their background and character. Eventually, they became friends. But what happens next?