Brothers by the River

Brothers by the River

2026 · 90 min · Drama

A coming-of-age story of two friends in Mindoro – Niko, a Manila boy, and Ayan, a Mangyan. Their unique bond spans a whole summer of being introduced to each other’s culture and lifestyle, with Niko teaching Ayan how to read, who in turn teaches Niko how to swim.

Directed by Alpha Habon · Written by Alpha Habon

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