Cínemalayà: Philippine Independent Film Festival 2014
by cinelamour | created - 28 Jul 2014 | updated - 29 Jul 2014 | Public- Genres
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1. Asintado (2014)
93 min | Drama
In the middle of the preparation for Taong Putik Festival, a young man penniless and in love, takes on a drug courier job that goes terribly wrong. To save him, his mother now makes the most difficult decision of her life.
Director: Louie Ignacio | Stars: Aiko Melendez, Jake Vargas, Miggs Cuaderno, Gabby Eigenmann
Votes: 15
2. Where I Am King (2014)
91 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A grandfather on the brink of bankruptcy brings his grandchildren back to the community that made and shaped him, only to find out the place is no longer the same.
Director: Carlos Siguion-Reyna | Stars: Robert Arevalo, Rez Cortez, Cris Villonco, Rafa Siguion-Reyna
Votes: 41
3. Justice (2014)
120 min | Drama, Thriller
A foul-mouthed woman fights for her soul in the belly of the city. Working for a human trafficking agency controlled by a powerful syndicate, she sees no evil, hears no evil. In such a ... See full summary »
Director: Joel Lamangan | Stars: Nora Aunor, Rocco Nacino, Rosanna Roces, Sunshine Dizon
Votes: 25
4. The Commitment (2014)
Not Rated | 111 min | Drama, Family
A gay couple who resolve to stay together is challenged as they attend a wedding.
Director: Joselito Altarejos | Stars: Arnold Reyes, Oliver Aquino, Kimmy Maclang, Natileigh Sitoy
Votes: 73
5. The Janitor (2014)
115 min | Action, Crime, Drama
In 2011, the bloodiest bank heist in Philippine history occurred at Mabuhay Savings Bank in Laguna, leaving ten employees dead, all ruthlessly executed. The perpetrators escape with an ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Tuviera | Stars: Dennis Trillo, Richard Gomez, Derek Ramsay, Ricky Davao
Votes: 62
6. #Y (2014)
100 min | Drama
"#Y" ("Hashtag Y") chronicles the adventures of the members of a generation made universal by the realms of social media, the internet, sex, drugs and alcohol, and the occasional YOLO.
Director: Gino M. Santos | Stars: Elmo Magalona, Coleen Garcia, Kit Thompson, Sophie Albert
Votes: 65
7. Third Is My First (2014)
110 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
A woman is looking forward to settling into a long retirement with her husband. But she quickly grows restless, and when an old flame suddenly turns up, she comes to reassess her past.
Director: Real Florido | Stars: Nova Villa, Dante Rivero, Freddie Webb, Ruby Ruiz
Votes: 62
8. Crocodile (2014)
88 min | Drama
Divina is preparing for her daughter Rowena's 13th birthday when she hears shocking news: her daughter has been attacked by a crocodile, her body still missing. As Divina searches for the ... See full summary »
Director: Francis Xavier Pasion | Stars: Angeli Bayani, Karl Medina, RS Francisco, Jolina Espana
Votes: 45
9. Children's Show (2014)
85 min | Drama
Children's Show is a full-length film based on a real life story of children ages 10-15 years old being used by a syndicate for an underground wrestling match.
Director: Roderick Cabrido | Stars: Allen Dizon, Gloria Sevilla, Suzette Ranillo, Buboy Villar
Votes: 42
10. Sparks (2014)
120 min | Drama, Fantasy
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 his ... See full summary »
Director: Giancarlo Abrahan | Stars: Eula Valdez, Nonie Buencamino, Martin Del Rosario, Sandino Martin
Votes: 86
11. K'na the Dreamweaver (2014)
85 min | Drama
When Kana, a young T'boli woman, becomes a dreamweaver, she has the chance to weave together her village's warring clans. But, will she give up true love to do so?
Director: Ida Anita Del Mundo | Stars: Mara Lopez, RK Bagatsing, Erlinda Villalobos, Nonie Buencamino
Votes: 73
12. Mariquina (2014)
116 min | Drama
Unlike the former Philippine First Lady, Imelda is indifferent towards shoes. To her, they are fraught with the bittersweet nostalgia of childhood, one that was marred by a difficult ... See full summary »
Director: Milo Sogueco | Stars: Mylene Dizon, Ricky Davao, Bing Pimentel, Barbie Forteza
Votes: 69
13. Ronda (2014)
74 min | Drama
A policewoman roams the city of Manila to fulfill her duties as a police patrol and to look for her lost son.
Director: Nick Olanka | Stars: AiAi Delas Alas, Carlos Morales, Julian Trono, Mon Confiado
Votes: 20
14. Separados (2014)
Drama
Separados is a mostly bittersweet, partly comic, partly tragic saga of six men who have separated from their wives. Based on true stories, their parallel and overlapping tales are framed by... See full summary »
Director: GB Sampedro | Stars: Victor Neri, Ricky Davao, Jason Abalos, Anjo Yllana
Votes: 9
15. Rice Soldiers (2014)
Drama
Director: Janice O'Hara | Stars: Nathaniel Britt, Ian De Leon, Marc Abaya, Gardo Versoza
Votes: 25
16. The Ordinary Things We Do (2014)
Short, Drama
Director: David R. Corpuz | Stars: Karen Gaerlan, Jane Biton, Rafaela Anne Rivera, Kenneth Isaac Dela Cruz
17. Mga ligaw na paruparo (2014)
Short, Drama
Miriam is up for a surprise from her husband after a rift caused by the flirty text message of someone named Alex.
Director: J.E. Tiglao | Stars: Olive Nieto, Paolo O'Hara, Solomon Mark De Guzman, Maria Isabel Lopez
18. Asan si Lolo Mê? (2013)
20 min | Short, Comedy, Family
A little boy does not know that his grandfather just died. To spare him from grief, his mother brings home a stray goat and tells him it is his grandfather.
Director: Sari Estrada | Stars: Sheenly Gener, Rob Sy, Joseph Dela Cruz, Zachary Ezekiel Diaz
19. Tiya Bening (2014)
12 min | Short, Drama
An old lady lives with her caregiver while her daughter is overseas. She suffers from Alzheimer and from time to time during the night her bedroom burns. A storm is coming, a little girl plays, the old lady settles to a fateful end.
Director: Ralph Quijano | Stars: Milagros T. Martija, Aileen Mercado, Giselle Lasin, Vigie Ador
20. Going Home (2014)
19 min | Short, Drama
A man attempts to find himself and the meaning of home while lost in another country.
Director: Eden Villarba | Stars: Alex Murphy, Shun Andrei Bacalla, Jayce Alexander Stewart, Eden Villarba
21. Ina-Tay (2014)
Short, Comedy
A beautician named Elvis (also known as Elvira) finds out one day that he has fathered a bouncing baby boy and is left with the challenge of single parenthood.
Director: Chloe A. Veloso | Stars: Albert Chan Paran, Peewee Senining, Badidi Labra, Van Oscar
22. Lola (I) (2014)
17 min | Short, Drama, Horror
An old grandmother attends to her afternoon chores around the house when an unexpected visitor brings with her deadly consequences.
Director: Kevin Ang | Stars: Erlinda Villalobos, Myrtle Sarrosa, Red San Buenaventura, Tony Leyba
Votes: 13
23. Indayog ng nayatamak (2013)
15 min | Short, Music
An artist and his conflict against his art.
Director: Joris Fernandez | Stars: Kelvin Joseph Barroso, Chinky May Juntura
24. Deafening Darkness (2014)
Short, Drama
It is about two physically challenged sisters trying to find a way to live a normal life.
Director: Paolo O'Hara | Stars: Sheenly Gener, Mara Paulina Adlawan Marasigan, Peewee O'Hara, Raffy Froilan
25. Eyeball (2013)
8 min | Short, Comedy
A vain man is out to meet a woman he met on Facebook for the first time. While waiting for her, he comes upon a naive guy whom he teaches his ways to attract women. But the vain man may need to learn something more.
Director: Thop Nazareno | Stars: Nico Antonio, Alchris Galura, Sei Magalona Calibo, Garret Villanueva
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