Hindi Tao Hindi Hayop

Hindi Tao Hindi Hayop

Love, Despair, and Redemption

2013 · 23 min · Drama

The lives of a matriarch, her two sons, and her niece are never the same again as they come to terms with an indiscretion in the family. A pivotal decision is made and a downward spiral ensues wherein the outcome can be no less than earth-shattering.

Directed by Dennis Empalmado · Written by Dennis Empalmado

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