A Far Away Life

A Far Away Life

Sometimes You Make the Wrong Decision for all the Right Reasons

2026 · 99 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama, Romance

In the Philippines: The coming-of-age story of Tess, a beautiful, hot-blooded Filipina who must choose between her true love and the welfare of her family. The film wends its way through country villages, lush jungle and idyllic, palm-lined beaches, featuring two stars of Philippine cinema, Cesar Montano and Joross Gamboa. An energized musical score celebrates the soulful BisRock artists of the Visayan Islands with more than 20 original songs.

Directed by Tim Fitzharris

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