Remarkably unique in Marilou DIAZ-ABAYA’s early works, KARNAL (1983) follows a prodigal son Narsing’s return to his family’s isolated hacienda. Passionate encounters ensue.
BEYOND THE MAT
Two high school seniors put their friendship on the line to win the state wrestling championships.
HAFU: THE MIXED-RACE EXPERIENCE IN JAPAN
“Hafu” is the unfolding journey of discovery into the intricacies of mixed-race Japanese and their multicultural experience in modern day Japan.
HARANA
Harana follows the journey of U.S.-based guitarist Florante Aguilar back to his Filipino roots and his search for the tunes of harana and the lost voices of master haranistas.
FORGETTING TO KNOW YOU
Subtle portrait of a marriage under pressure is a promising debut by novelist Quan Ling.
GO GRANDRIDERS
In GO GRANDFATHERS, a group of senior citizens embark on what may be the most daring adventure of their lives: a thirteen-day tour—entirely on motorcycle—around the island of Taiwan.
MUMBAI’S KING
Rahul, a mischievous adolescent roams the rain soaked slums of Mumbai with Arbaaz, a balloon selling boy.
PECULIAR VACATION AND OTHER ILLNESSES
Noen highlights the scars of the ordinary through the lives of a young couple in the city of Yogyakarta.