langgam, langgam

langgam, langgam

2025 · 20 min

Niño, a high-school graduate from Northern Mindanao, dreams of leaving his small farming town after receiving a scholarship. Inspired by the freedom of birds, or “langgam” in Tandaganon, and despite his mother’s refusal, he leaves for Metro Manila. He learns that in the city, "langgam" holds a different meaning.

Directed by Hanns Scheewe · Written by Hanns Scheewe

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