Writing
Two former high school ex-friends — an athlete and a scholar — reluctantly reunite when their daughters become friends and have a birthday sleepover, battling unresolved tensions (and feelings) towards one another.
Tohru is a scared little kitten when he first enters his new place of residence, unsure of what the future holds. He hides in a pot, scuffles with the territorial tabby Jiji, and destroys his owner’s possessions. But Tohru soon learns the comforts of his new home – birthday celebrations, meals shared, and chin scratches. Over time, Tohru and Jiji become brothers, often gazing out the window together at birds. Tohru becomes ill and his health deteriorates, confusing and worrying his parents who want to comfort him. Through all his ups and downs, Tohru finds his place in a loving family where he will always belong.
Lolo Magno, once a celebrated analog photographer, now runs a struggling film processing lab in the midst of the digital era. As he develops film rolls for customers like Roy, a young man dealing with a lingering heartbreak, and Anna, a curious and aspiring analog photographer, Magno finds unexpected moments of connection and quiet introspection.
At present, people would identify friends as those they see on the screens of their monitors or phones. This film, directed by Anya Zulueta, explores the issue of social dynamics through a screen: a window screen, and whether it ultimately makes “interaction” mean any less.
Young local students of Barangay Malabanan are faced with the realization that their friendship will end due to their school's closing. Naya, a determined young girl, inspires her friends to find their voices and stand up against the situation, igniting unexpected change within their community.
