Malisbong 50

Malisbong 50

2024 · 7 min · Drama, History

In a remote village of Malisbong, a grieving widow finds solace in a mannequin she believes to be her deceased husband. As she delves deeper into this illusion, she's forced to confront the painful truth of the Malisbong Massacre.

Directed by Justine Polanco · Written by Justine Polanco

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