Smile, Please

After a bank heist, two criminals try to escape the law, sparking a chain of emotional, financial, and romantic fallouts that forces three different stories to collide in unexpected ways.

A talented male dancer lives out his mother’s dream of being a professional dancer, but his hatred for dance leads to a tragic breaking point.

A high school girl must confront the people whose opinions have molded her in order to reclaim her identity.

Kain Tayo follows Rica Piquan, the owner of Pamilihan Pinoy Asian Groceries, one of only two Filipino markets in Tucson, Arizona. Born and raised in the Phillipines, Rica’s lifelong passion for cooking inspired her next dream, opening a Filipino restaurant. She plans to share her culture and passion by the end of the year. While managing her grocery store seven days a week and building her restaurant from the ground up, she still finds time to cook for her family every day. Seen through Rica’s journey and her daughter's eyes, the film explores the resilience of an immigrant story and the rich traditions of Filipino food and culture.

Over a long-awaited family visit, Max suspects his grandfather is hiding a dark secret, but the line between reality and illusion quickly blurs.