Tahan Na (Don't Cry Anymore)

Tahan Na (Don't Cry Anymore)

12 min

A young woman spends an ordinary day learning her family's beloved Bicolano laing recipe from her mother, where familiar rituals quietly reveal the beauty and complexity of an imperfect relationship.

Directed by Kathryn Fermo · Written by Kathryn Fermo

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