Slaves of the Seas (2009)

Kristo

The Gospel of John is reimagined as a Filipino pasyon tale.

Ilusyon

Set in Philippine post-American colonialist era, where the American influence was still apparent, Ilusyon tells the story of Miguel, a young man from the countryside, who decides to visit his father, Pablo, a Modernist painter in Manila. Upon his arrival, he discovers that his father has decided to leave for the province but he opted to stay in Manila for a vacation. One day, he meets Stella, a nude model originally scheduled to pose for Miguel's father. Struck by her beauty, Miguel does the unthinkable - he pretends to be his father the painter. Developing a relationship based on a lie, things turn for the worse as Stella begets a strange skin disease that turns off Miguel. Surrounded by strange characters - a talking cow, a talkative mailman and a nosy landlady - Miguel is driven into a frenzy realization about beauty, lust, love and being true to oneself. An ambiguous ending underlines the surreal tone of the film.

Pedro Calungsod: Batang Martir

Pedro Calungsod, a young Filipino man, leaves his Visayan native roots to join the Spanish Jesuit priest Fr. Diego de San Vitores in his mission to the Marianas Islands (Guam) in 1668. The San Diego Mission arrives in the Marianas where the young Pedro, a trained catechist and mission assistant, begins work for Fr. Diego de San Vitores in baptizing the Chamorro natives, preaching the holy gospel and spreading the good news of salvation through the Christian faith amidst paganism, doubt and disbelief. Despite the longing for his father and the threats to their lives, even at the peril of death, Pedro and Fr. Diego continued their missionary work. They roamed the dangerous islands and baptized many more natives and continued to enlighten them about Christianity.

Days of Being Wild

Yuddy, a Hong Kong playboy known for breaking girls' hearts, tries to find solace and truth after discovering the woman who raised him isn't his mother.

Kiko, the Boxer

Kiko, an 11-year-old boy left aimlessly alone with his nanny after the recent death of his mother, rekindles a long lost relationship with his father in an attempt to find a new lease on life.

Respect

Hendrix dreams of hip-hop greatness, but he’s spiraling down a rabbit-hole of crime and poverty until he meets Doc, an old poet still haunted by his martial law past. Can they turn each other’s lives around before they’re swallowed by their circumstance?

A Love Story

Ian Montes is a picture of success. Despite being a son of a shipping tycoon, Ian refused to just ride in his father's empire. He built his own real estate company and earned his first million at a very young age. He never looked back since then. Driven by his ambition to become better, if not as good as his father, Ian managed to make it on his own. But behind all the glory is a man yearning for love and recognition.

Back to Bataan

An Army colonel leads a guerrilla campaign against the Japanese in the Philippines.

Dagitab

While the marriage of two professors is on the verge of falling apart, the woman is dragged into a scandal involving a young student. On the other hand, the man falls in love with the subject of his research—a deity that appears to him as the ghost of an old flame.

Pastor

Pastor Luis Aguila and his family are seemingly tested with their faith. Luis is an ex-convinct who is now the head of his church. Mildred, his wife, tries to hide her secret as she grapples between her family and church duties. Their youngest son Carlo wrestles with growing up and tying up his family together. All of them try to overcome these obstacles but things intensify when Pastor Aguila's daughter, Katrina defies her family when she falls in love with the mysterious Jigo.

Forever and a Day

Eugene arrives in Bukidnon with only one intention: to forget his problems at work. But when he meets Raffy and as they travel and go on ridiculous and death-defying activities together, they start to form a friendship that goes beyond Euge’s original plan. Raffy helps Euge appreciate himself more and to look at things in a positive way. With Raffy, Euge begins to believe in himself again. Soon, against his own expectations, he admits to himself that has fallen in love with this girl. But life is truly ironic. The moment Euge expresses his feelings for her, Raffy suddenly starts to push him away. She admits that he can never have her, and she doesn’t want Eugene to hope for a happy ending with her, because she cannot be loved.

Amigo

Rafael is a village mayor caught in the murderous crossfire of the Philippine-American War. When U.S. troops occupy his village, Rafael comes under pressure from a tough-as-nails officer to help the Americans in their hunt for Filipino guerilla fighters. But Rafael's brother is the head of the local guerillas, and considers anyone who cooperates with the Americans to be a traitor. Rafael quickly finds himself forced to make the impossible, potentially deadly decisions faced by ordinary civilians in an occupied country.

Kid Kulafu

Before he became one of the world's greatest boxers, Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao was a young boy living a hand-to-mouth existence, trying to survive from one day to the next. When he discovers his natural talent for boxing, he embarks on a brutal and intense journey that takes him from the mountains of the Philippines to the streets of Manila, and must risk everything to become a champion - for himself, his family, and his country.

Your Wife, My Wife

A film about changing partners and how the ensuing events affect the people involved. Cynthia Villanueva is an idealistic wife whose life revolves around making a happy home for her family where Rafael, her husband, plays the major role. This illusion is shattered when her husband becomes attracted to a flirtatious woman leading to an eventual erosion of her long-held values and her descent to adultery.

Endo

Leo belongs to a poor family. Because he did not finish his studies, his only option is to work as a contractual worker in various establishments. In one job, he met a high-spirited girl named Tanya with whom he got romantically involved. In their relationship, he wishes to feel fulfillment and sense of security with her, but he is not prepared for this additional commitment.

Donsol

About two lonely people who met during the whaleshark watching season in Donsol, Sorsogon.

Reef Hunters

Fredo is a fisherman who has endured more than his share of hardship in life; his wife and child both perished in a boating accident, and today Fredo approaches each trip to the sea with the angry determination of a man out for revenge.

Nasaan ka Man

Two sisters Lilia and Trining decide to adopt and raise three children: Joven, Ito and Pilar. Now adults, adopted siblings Joven and Pilar end up falling in love with each other. Family drama ensues when more secrets are revealed and resistance is met.

Brutal

A woman after killing her husband and his friends goes into post-traumatic shock and withdraws from any form of communication. A feminist journalist becomes interested in the case and resolves to unravel the truth behind the murders.

Taklub

The story of the rebuilding of their lives by the survivors of the disaster caused by Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines, particularly focusing on the struggles of a mother who lost their children.

Ang Cute Ng Ina Mo!

Christine frantically flies back in the Philippines to gather evidences that will convince his Australian father not to marry Georgia her estranged mother, who she thinks has abandoned them. She takes with her Ninonu, her nanny for 20 years. Georgia, clueless of her daughter’s dark plans prepares the whole town with all excitement. Meanwhile, Christine cannot believe that Georgia is a successful Patis manufacturer in her town and is well-loved by her neighbors

Love Me Again

Arah dreams of a better life different from the life she knows in Bukidnon. Ranches everywhere are closing one by one. The glory her hometown once knew was slowly disappearing in favour of life abroad, particularly in Australia. Arah believes this too. Australia will save them from poverty. But Migo does not share this belief. He believes that Bukidnon’s glory will return if only people didn’t leave. Migo is Arah’s first love.

Live Show

Story revolves around the sad plight of the live sex performers Rolly (Paolo Rivero), Gigi (Klaudia Koronel), Rosita (Ana Capri), Sandra (Hazel Espinosa and Vio (Simon Ibarra) and what drives them to do the inexplicable.

My Big Love

Pastry chef Macky has struggled with his weight for most of his life. It's not easy being fat, especially when you're secretly admiring a young socialite columnist named Ninia who gets the shock of her life when she sees Macky in his 300-pound glory. Macky hires Aira as personal trailer and in the process of losing weight, the two gained love and affection for each other. But soon after Aira agrees to accept an offer to work abroad, being the breadwinner of the family. Two years pass and the Macky who was once laughed at is now one of the most sought-after bachelors in town. Macky now has to choose who really is his big love: the woman he dreamed of all his life or the woman who loved him unconditionally?

Laro sa Baga

Ding tells the story of his life and how it was shaped by three women which includes his godmother, her adopted daughter and his wife.

Catnip

Catnip follows the story of two friends with coffee and cream personalities: Liv (as in live) and Cieca (means blind). Liv lives with her two apathetic siblings...

Honor Thy Father

Edgar's family is caught in a financial ruin after being involved in a Ponzi scheme. With their church's bishop refusing to return their donation, and his daughter subsequently kidnapped, he seeks the aid of his criminally inclined family.

The Steel Claw

A Marine stationed in the Philippines loses a hand in an accident and is discharged from the Corps. When the Japanese invade the Philippines, he is called back into service to rescue a general held by Filipino guerrillas behind Japanese lines. Attaching a steel prosthetic in place of his missing hand, he and his men set out on the mission, which turns out to be not quite what he was told it was.

I Think I'm In Love

Jonas always buys from her suki Kaye, a perfume whom he gives it to her girlfriends. After days, he brakes up with her girlfriend.

Heneral Luna

A Filipino general who believes he can turn the tide of battle in the Philippine-American war. But little does he know that he faces a greatest threat to the country's revolution against the invading Americans.

Pakisabi Na Lang... Mahal Ko Siya

The story revolves a Gonzo falling for his substitute teacher Geraldine with the p.e. teacher. Through Geraldine's guidance and tutorship, Gonzo mended his happy-go-lucky ways, dreaming romantic scenarios with his teacher in between.

A Separated Woman

Melissa, a successful advertising executive believed she has a perfect life with her husband Dodie and two children Vincent and Jenny. What she did not know is that her husband has fallen out of love with her and is seeing another woman named Sandy. Sandy confronted Melissa and told her to give up Dodie because she has been impregnated by him. Melissa tried to win her relationship with Dodie however, the latter chose Sandy over her. Their marital break-up almost shattered her. But with the help of her kids and friends Melissa learns to be self-sufficient. In the long run, she learns to move on with her life and overcoming the challenge of single parenthood.

Isang Bala Ka Lang

Freed from prison after avenging the death of his wife, a good cop finds his vow to live a peaceful life tested.

Your Place or Mine?

One night with a total stranger. And fate brought them together once again. That's where their whirlwind romance started.

Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka

A lonely man gets a second chance at love when he meets a woman during a visit to his wife's grave.

For the First Time

Two lovers spend an unforgettable summer in Greece, but their differences threaten to break them up.