My Hair Is Mine

My Hair Is Mine

9 min · Drama, Comedy

Akin Ang Buhok Ko follows the story of Juan, a 9-year-old kid, who simply wants to keep his long hair against the wishes of the adults around him. When his father finds out that Juan skips classes to evade a mandatory haircut in school, he promises to cut his child’s hair himself. All the while, Juan, together with his best friend, devises a plan to escape their homes.

Directed by Luke Salazar · Written by Luke Salazar

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