Luzonensis Osteoporosis

Luzonensis Osteoporosis

2022 · 20 min · Drama, Comedy

Luzonensis is a prehistoric hominid who is about to leave overseas to be a migrant worker. Hours before departing, he discovers that his passport is missing. Together with his father, they retrace their path to find it. Luzonensis ponders on who he is and his place in this country as their backs ache along the way.

Directed by Glenn Barit · Written by Glenn Barit

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