Dubai

Dubai

Their dreams bind them. Their hearts tear them apart.

PG 2005 · 110 min · ★ 7.8 · Drama, Romance

Summoning his younger brother Andrew to the city of Dubai, the financially stable Raffy, a Filipino citizen who's spent several years overseas, hopes his sibling can find work so that they can finally move to Canada. Unfortunately, Raffy doesn't expect Andrew to fall in love with his ex-girlfriend, Faye, a woman Raffy, in fact, still cares for very much.

Directed by Rory B. Quintos · Written by Shaira Mella Salvador

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