Children of the Valley

Name: Children of the Valley
Director: Kim Sta. Ana
Genre: Drama
Released: 2026-09-11
Cast: Xander Escobal, Jonas Ibanez

2026 · 20 min · Drama

After his father voluntarily surrenders to Oplan Tokhang, a newly orphaned prepubescent boy tries to befriend a young, enigmatic shoemaker, forming a transient connection in a decaying shoe factory confronted by its looming shutdown.

Directed by Kim Sta. Ana · Written by Kim Sta. Ana

In theaters Sep 11, 2026

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Xander Escobal Gibson
Jonas Ibanez Gregg

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