Market Day

Market Day

2022 · 11 min · Documentary

The film recounts experiences within the Baguio Public Market during the COVID-19 pandemic and the country’s community quarantine. Through the words and images of vendors and market-goers, the film looks into the history of the space and its possible future with the impending redevelopment and modernization undertaken by the city government and a large conglomerate.

Directed by Mervine Aquino

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