Gardo Versoza

Jose Rizal's life and works are recounted through a series of non-linear flashbacks which reflect on various aspects of his life - as writer, propagandist, lover, friend, brother, doctor, and the man that inspired a revolution. (imdb)

On a commuter's trip from Manila's business district to the suburbs, the director finds a myriad of possibilities, ranging from miniature ironic situations to a love story that is finally finding its unexpected closing. An emotional rollercoaster ride of despair, dreams and desire, MNL 143 is also a black comedy about limited private spaces in conflict with sprawling public realms. (Edinburgh Film Festival)

An ornery old retiree -- who only came to terms with his homosexuality tragically late in life -- leads an isolated existence with only his faithful dog for company, until a chance encounter offers him a final chance for happiness. (tiff.net)

Wendy (Jennlyn Mercado) meets Sean (Sam Milby) in a road accident. From being foes, they become acquainted while seated to each other in a long haul flight from Manila to New York City. (imdb)

In a poor village by the Manila Bay breakwater, two brothers, Buboy and Basilio, come to the city to escape from the violence at home. They meet a prostitute named Pakita and become close with her when Basilio treats her wounds. All they want is to lead normal lives, but the town's leader Dave has knavish interruptions that await them. (imdb)

A hilarious look at the altered lifestyles of people in quarantine in need of doleouts. (imdb)

Cal Montero is paralyzed from the waist down and goes to his hacienda in Negros for physical therapy, where Annie, his therapist, works on his joints and may have designs on replacing his wife, Gail. (imdb)

An outspoken cashier and laidback grocery bagger navigate the path to being happy despite the challenges of their blue-collared living in a world where nothing comes for free. (imdb)