Allen Koa

Pusanggala, a teen with the likeness of a stray cat, ventures off into the city with her distant brother to find a place for themselves long after their parent's separation— yet faced with the barricades of endless construction, she is forced to confront the memory of the places she once called home.

Estranged friends Kia and Maria face an unexpected reunion in the chapel of their old all-girls' Catholic school, where they are forced to redress feelings left unspoken in their mutual fixations on the Virgin Mary.

After Faith undergoes a procedure to erase her traumatic childhood memories, she decides to confront the truth about her seemingly happy family.

Niño, a high-school graduate from Northern Mindanao, dreams of leaving his small farming town after receiving a scholarship. Inspired by the freedom of birds, or “langgam” in Tandaganon, and despite his mother’s refusal, he leaves for Metro Manila. He learns that in the city, "langgam" holds a different meaning.

Flor, a drag queen, is forced to walk home after a cancelled gig. Along the way, intense heat and sporadic rain test their health and resilience.

After a violent encounter with the police during a rally, a young boy is offered possible release by his detainees at great personal cost.

a film by Cis De Luna

A thesis short film written and directed by MXRDD.