The first film festival for this year is on the way. The first ever Sinag Maynila Film Festival launches this month. Here’s all you need to know about it.

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5. Imbisibol

Four Filipino migrant workers in Japan–Linda, Benjie, Manuel and Rodel–are suddenly caught together, amid their individual struggles, in a complex game of hide-and-seek where staying invisible is the only way to survive.

Starring Allen Dizon, Ces Quesada, Bernardo Bernardo, JM de Guzmang, Ms. Cynthia Luster and Mr. Ricky Davao.

4. Ninja Party

Directed by Jim Libiran

Students of an elite Catholic all-girls high school explore their sexuality via an underground sex soiree.

Starring Odette Khan, Annicka Dolonius, Julz Savard, Bea Galvez, Elora Espano, Teresa Loyzaga and Mariz Reyes.

3. Balut Country

Directed by Paul Sta. Ana

Jun, an heir to the duck farm left to him by his late father, must decide between selling the property to secure a future with his partner, or sparing the family of the land’s loyal caretakers from inevitable displacement.

Starring Rocco Nacino, Ronnie Quizon, Vincent Magbanua, Angela Cortez, and Nanette Inventor

2. Bambanti

Directed by Zig Dulay

The search for a missing watch instigates the painful quest for the truth in Belyn and her son’s life.

Starring Alessandra de Rossi, Shamaine Buencamino, Julio Diaz, Delphine Buencamino, Lui Manansala, Erlinda Villalobos, Celio Aquino, Kiki Baento, Abegail Edillo, and Micko Laurente.

1. Swap

Directed by Remton Zuasola

A young father is torn between solving a crime and committing another crime when one day his only son is kidnapped and the criminals demand him to steal another man’s child in exchange for his.

Starring Dionne Monsanto, Matt Daclan, Mon Confiado, RK Bagatsing, Jess Mendoza, and Ligaya Rabago

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