A collective reflection following the members of the Optodev Inc. Workers Union, tracing the story of the union's beginnings all the way to the present day COVID crisis. The documentary brings to focus what is essential to keep a country running in times of crisis. While the pandemic turned the spotlight on essential and frontline workers, what was essential to the workers of Optodev was their union.
Hosea, a lawyer and widower of a former prostitute, comes home after a court trial of his wife’s drug-related murder case against a policeman. He expresses his frustrations on the case and later exposed what he believed were his wife’s dirty secrets.
A business in the middle of bankruptcy struggles with the upkeep of its day-to-day low mortality life. As the owners devise a plan to drive up revenue, and with more "meat" coming in... they realize that nothing is what it seems.
A story of a community that finds light and strength in each other’s courage amidst the hypercritical and pejorative world they live in. As they look for a final resting place for their departed friend, Julie, their faith in each other and in the world is challenged.
While everything is now slowly settling in its new normal state, a group of hospital workers commemorates the life of a “lost” colleague through a virtual necrological service. The solemn gathering suddenly turns into a recollection of dark and haunting memories. This short is a stand-alone sequel to the 2020 QCinema short film “Miss You, George!”.
Everyone is dealing with the lockdown brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, face to face classes were not permitted but education must continue in the “new normal setting”. The short film will follow the journey of Abby, a teacher tasked to distribute and retrieve self-learning modules to an isolated and disadvantaged area in Mindanao.
A woman deals with a deep, dark trauma she wishes she could get over.
Two brothers, a damaged priest and an idealist journalist, argue whether or not to continue their investigation of a sexual abuse case of a clergyman knowing that one of them is already lost in the quest for the truth.
This is the account of a Japanese man who lived in the Philippines for a while before returning to Japan. Despite the fact that he is separated into two distinct times, he has many loose ends and regrets in his past that he is attempting to resolve in his present. Is he able to connect the dots from his history to his present?
Kokoy, a 5-year old inquisitive boy, dwells on the idea of how his environment has changed. Everyone wears masks, shields, and people have become distant. As a young kid, he finds it hard to understand the circumstance that also affected his mom's presence. He seeks answers through his own ways: one of those being from his neighbor.
In Zambales, two siblings try to survive the trials of living on their own by following the pieces of wisdom they remember from their grandmother.
Feeling lonely and isolated in a secluded home in the barrio, Pedring and Iska grapple with the reality of losing their only son to build his own family in the city. Until one day, in an effort to reconnect with him, a mysterious girl appears out of nowhere and intends to change the couple's life forever.
A simple fisherman venture into the polluted sea in the hope to catch something for his family. But instead of fish, he ends up catching floating junk. Frustrated and anxious, the fisherman desperately descends into the deep blue, vicious sea, with high hopes completely unaware of the cruel uncertainty that’s in store for the future.
A young Aeta girl lives a life devoid of societal privileges. With her desperate hope for a chance to have access to learning, a life-changing encounter turns her world around and even makes a big difference in someone's life.
The film features John, Jennycel, and Lola Ester--three generations of pebble pickers who will be affected by Department of Environment and Natural Resources' (DENR's) moratorium intended to protect the pebbles or stones along the shorelines of Barangay Nalvo Norte, Luna, in La Union. What will happen to them and the rest of the other pebble pickers when the moratorium is started? Are they ready to face the reality of losing their livelihood for the sake of protecting the environment?
After her family is separated after being caught in the crossfire, Meriam sets out to search for those she lost. She learns to face the uncertainty and grim reality that the conflict between Moro rebels and government forces has brought upon her community.
An artist named Samuel wrestles with loneliness as he tries to finish his last painting.
The Pilgrim embarks on a journey filled with distractions and challenges, only to search meaning within.
Shot on mobile, a collection of Jeepney drivers' sentiments why they ended up in streets begging for money leading them to dissent for the government's pandemic response.
Ji, a nine-year-old girl, is pressured to participate in her classmate's cheating practices at school. When her brother finds out about it, she gets to learn the value of integrity and true act of kindness. This learning comes with an unforgettable event not only for Ji but also for everyone in her town.
