Eden Avenue

Eden Avenue

Coming-of-Age, Drama, Romance, Biblical

NR 2026 · 14 min · Drama, Romance

A naive artist, weighed down by perfectionism, trades his innocence for a life of independence after falling for his muse. Centered around themes of forming one’s identity, independence, and principles, this coming-of-age drama alludes to messages that grow increasingly relevant to a complex contemporary society.

Directed by Jenine Dalusong

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