Balang Araw

Balang Araw

2026 · 19 min · Drama

As a storm of violence sweeps through the Philippines under President Duterte's drug war, Martika helps her employers adjust to parenthood abroad. Haunted by guilt over the inability to be there for her son, her two worlds intertwine.

Directed by Christal Gallyot · Written by Muhammad Jaasir

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Richel Hidalgo Martika
Reese Daniel Servillon Hidalgo Marcel
Shu Yi Ching Rebecca
Monil SJ Monil

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