Chanting the Passion

With his family life in shambles amidst the government's war on drugs, a young man transitions from being an ordinary filmmaker to being a full-fledged member of the revolutionary movement, proving that conviction knows no gender.

Parang Pelikula explores the lives of Pilo and Justin, who were best friends during childhood, growing up in a middle class suburb in the early ‘90s. They go their separate ways when Pilo leaves the neighborhood. Fifteen years later, Pilo returns and attends the wake of his childhood playmate.

Disrespected by his teenage son, a 40-year-old High School dropout tries to solve this problem by returning to school which only makes his son hate him even more. Amidst the struggle between them, an unexpected event changes everything.

In the innocent world of a young girl, what the grown-ups need are abundant in the river. Her penchant for her newfound things brings her immense happiness unaware of the lurking unexpected circumstances.

A historical drama. A story of struggle, hard work, and hope – even when the very reason for hope is all of a sudden gone. A group of farmers in Bicol are at the mercy of Don Jose, a strict and abusive landlord. 20-year-old Lucio, son of Carding, a former member of the Hukbalahap, their follow corn-growers and respective families, anticipate the arrival of President Ramon Magsaysay in their area, for genuine land reform to take place.

Bok is a playful boy who enjoys counting things he sees around him, posting pieces of paper everywhere, and playing with his favorite toy top. One day, Bok accidentally forgets his toy top at his grandmother’s house. When he decides to come back and get it, Bok discovers something more precious than his beloved toy

The film tells the story of Gum-o, an Ifugao boy orphaned by his father, who wishes to make a wooden bike for the girl he admires. As Gum-o realizes his plans, he learns more about his father through his legacy.