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Heneral Luna
Heneral Luna (2015)

Directed by Jerrold Tarog
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, War, Comedy, Action, Historical
Actors John Arcilla, Arron Villaflor, Joem Bascon, Archie Alemania, Jeffrey Quizon, Paulo Avelino

1898, Province of Bulacan - President Emilio Aguinaldo (Mon Confiado) together with his Prime Minister Apolinario Mabini (Epi Quizon) and his cabinet are debating the issue of the American presence in the Philippines. Felipe Buencamino (Nonie Buencamino) and Pedro Paterno (Leo Martinez) support the American occupation, while General Antonio Luna (John Arcilla) and General José Alejandrino (Alvin Anson) wants independence for the Philippines. Luna asks the cabinet to authorize a pre-emptive strike while the Americans have yet to land their ground troops. Aguinaldo however assured his cabinet that the Americans had promised to help win freedom from their Spanish overlords. Unfortunately, the Americans have invaded key cities in Manila, indicating a possible war against the Filipinos.
You're the One I Need
You're the One I Need (2000)
, 2h10
Directed by Joyce Bernal
Origin Philippines
Genres Comedy, Musical, Romance
Actors Robin Padilla, Régine Velásquez, John Lapus, Rufa Mae Quinto, Katya Santos, Joy Viado

Francine Natra (Regine Velasquez) is a popular singer enjoying the peak of her career. But due to stardom and her hectic schedules she suffers from a simple life on her own. Meanwhile, Guillermo "Gimo" Talumpati (Robin Padilla) lives his ordinary life as an auto mechanic taking care of his family and especially Ging-Ging, his sister with down syndrome. Their fates cross when a promo contest called "Date With A Star" makes Gimo the winner to take the popular Francine on a special date. But the prize date gets cut short when Francine's suitor Alex appears while Gimo was star struck to her. Feeling cheated, Gimo schemes his way to abduct the singer to be able to get to know her and carry out the prize date. Realizing what Francine was missing, living life's simple pleasures, she becomes closer to him. Being the honest person that he is, Gimo also falls in love with her. Until his sister had to go for a medical operation that needed an amount of money that their relationship went public. As a consequence Gimo can’t handle Francine's showbiz world. With her popularity and his pride, their relationship breaks off after an argument. Disappointed Francine leaves and clarifies the issue about Gimo. Days later, Francine kidnaps Gimo and asked him to marry her. He quickly realizes he has made the biggest mistake of his life by letting her go. They marry, the film concluding with a shot of Francine giving birth to their first child.
Apparition
Apparition (2012)
, 1h27
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Jodi Sta. Maria, Mylene Dizon

Set in 1971, the sisters of the Adoration monastery in a remote town in Rizal lead quiet and peaceful lives. Remy (Mylene Dizon), an extern nun or someone who is able to leave the monastery from time to time to do errands for the nuns, learns from her mother that her activist brother is missing. She asks Mother Superior Ruth (Cuyugan-Asensio) for an indefinite leave of absence to help her family search for her brother. When her request is turned down, she starts secretly attending meetings of families with missing relatives. Lourdes (Jodi Sta. Maria), who joined the monastery just recently, decides to become an extern too to go with Remy to attend a meeting. They fall victim to violence on their way back.
Sa 'yo Lamang
Sa 'yo Lamang (2010)
, 1h45
Directed by Laurice Guillen
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Themes Films about religion
Actors Lorna Tolentino, Christopher de Leon, Bea Alonzo, Diether Ocampo, Coco Martin, Enchong Dee

From the director who gave us Tanging Yaman, Laurice Guillen, is back with another heart-warming family drama which teaches us about love, faith and life. Sa ‘Yo Lamang stars Christopher De Leon, Lorna Tolentino, Bea Alonzo, Coco Martin, Enchong Dee, Miles Ocampo, Shaina Magdayao and Empress Schuck.
Dobol Trobol
Dobol Trobol (2008)

Origin Philippines
Genres Comedy
Actors Dolphy, Vic Sotto, Carmi Martin, Jose Manalo, Wally Bayola, Riza Santos

The movie starts at a resort where Mac works as a chef,with Nemo as sous chef.They were serving foreigners,including some Americans and a Japanese tourist,played by Ya Chang.When pickpockets attacks the customers,Mac uses his pots,spatula and pans to inflict damage on the crooks.Meanwhile,Arthur,along with a gang,tried to target Mac's friend and the resort owner,but Arthur relented,repulsed the gang members and rescued Mr.Toribio.In turn,he was given a calling card for a job.
The Woman Who Left
The Woman Who Left (2016)
, 3h46
Directed by Lav Diaz
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Crime
Actors Charo Santos-Concio, John Lloyd Cruz, Michael De Mesa, Cacai Bautista

L'histoire débute en 1997, quand Horacia Somorostro (Charo Santos-Concio) est libérée de prison après avoir été condamnée pour un crime qu'elle n'a pas commis. Elle retrouve sa fille et apprend que son mari est décédé et son fils a disparu pendant son emprisonnement. En revanche, la situation sociale n'a pas changé : les élites ont toujours le pouvoir, comme le démontre la position toujours forte de Rodrigo Trinidad, son ancien amant qui l'a fait tombée dans un coup monté. Les gens riches, comme Rodrigo, sont visés par des kidnappings en série et sont forcés de se cloîtrer dans leurs maisons. Profitant de la crise, Horacia commence à mettre sur pied sa vengeance.
Grandmother
Grandmother (2009)
, 1h50
Directed by Brillante Mendoza
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Anita Linda, Jhong Hilario, Michael Eusebio

À Manille, deux grands-mères (« lola » en filipino) doivent faire face à un drame dans lequel leurs petits-fils respectifs sont impliqués, l'un comme victime et l'autre comme coupable.
Urduja
Urduja (2008)
, 1h40
Origin Philippines
Genres War, Comedy, Action, Musical, Animation, Romance
Actors Régine Velásquez, Cesar Montano, Eddie García, Johnny Delgado, Jay Manalo, Ruby Rodriguez

Set in the 13th century, the film is a fictionalized tale of Princess Urduja, legendary warrior princess of Pangasinan.
Four Sisters and a Wedding
Four Sisters and a Wedding (2013)
, 2h
Directed by Cathy Garcia-Molina
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Comedy, Comedy-drama, Romance
Actors Toni Gonzaga-Soriano, Bea Alonzo, Angel Locsin, Shaina Magdayao, Enchong Dee, Sam Milby

When CJ (Enchong Dee), the youngest of the family, announced that he is getting married, his sister Gabbie (Shaina Magdayao), convinces the other sisters to come back home for the wedding as requested by their mother Grace (Coney Reyes). Teddie (Toni Gonzaga), the eldest, is working as a waitress and housekeeper in Madrid; the second sister Bobbie (Bea Alonzo), works as a corporate communications manager in New York and is living with her boyfriend Tristan (Sam Milby) and his daughter Trixie (Samantha Faytaren); the third sister Alex (Angel Locsin) is living independently and works as a film director; while Gabbie is a school teacher.
Virgin Forest
Virgin Forest (1985)

Directed by Peque Gallaga
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, War, Action
Actors Miguel Rodriguez, Pen Medina, Peque Gallaga, Ama Quiambao, Leo Martinez

The movie is set during the Philippine Republic. Macabebe soldiers are trying to capture Aguinaldo. Alfonisto (Miguel Rodriguez) and Chayong (Sarsi Emmanuel) are caught up in this pursuit and in a love triangle. In the end, Aguinaldo is captured and the Macabebe soldiers are killed.
The Pact
The Pact (2016)

Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Nora Aunor, Barbie Forteza

In a small village, located deep within the mountains of Antique live Pinailog (Nora Aunor). No ordinary woman, Pinailog is the village's "Binukot" or a " kept Maiden" chosen in her youth as the fairest amongst the women in her village. Long confined inside her house and her face face often covered with a veil, Pinailog has been forbidden to go outside, or work the fields. She commands respect and reverence as the gatekeeper of her culture's oral tradition, memorizing the chants and performing it during special occasions. But as the world progresses into the modern age- the age of epics she chants about—even the very existence of the "binukot" slowly deteriorates. No one wants to bee "chosen" anymore, least of all Duwokan (Barbie Forteza), Pinailog'g 15 year old grand daughter. Duwokan wants to live her life, go out, learn new things and fall in love—all of which Pinailog disapproves owing her beliefs that Duwokan does not have the choice in the matter, just as she never had a choice when she was chosen. However, as Duwokan falls in love with a young man, the sanctity of the "tuos" ( the pact between the supernatural deities and their village0 is threatened, putting Duwokan's life in danger. Realizing that she cannot just let things be, Pinailog fights for Duwokan's right to live her own life and finds herself coming face to face, literally, with the ghosts of a tradition which shackled her into a life of solitary confinement.
Victim
Victim (2012)
, 1h30
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Thriller
Actors Cesar Montano, Angel Aquino, Mercedes Cabral, Ricky Davao, Sunshine Cruz

Alice de la Cruz (Angel Aquino) is a TV field reporter at KVTV. But when she gets the dangerous assignment to cover kidnappings in the island of Kamandao, she takes the opportunity for this might be her big break. Her husband Mark(Cesar Montano) does not agree with this assignment that she took. He warns her of how risky it is to go to the island. Alice takes the chance anyway and that was the last time Mark has seen Alice.
Bwakaw
Bwakaw (2012)
, 1h50
Directed by Jun Lana
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama, Comedy
Actors Eddie García, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Gardo Versoza, Luz Valdez

Rene is a gay man who came out of the closet at age 60. Ailing in his twilight years, he thinks it is now too late for love, even companionship, and that all there is to look forward to is Death. He has made a will, bequeathing his few possessions to his even fewer friends. Everything is packed and labeled, ready for distribution. He has even paid for a coffin, taking advantage of a funeral home's Summer Sale. Nowadays the only companion Rene has is Bwakaw, a stray dog that hangs around his house and follows him wherever he goes. As Rene waits for the day of his death, he gets the surprise of his life when it is Bwakaw who suddenly falls ill and is diagnosed with cancer. Rene is surprisingly affected, and he realizes that he values Bwakaw more than he thinks. In his struggle to get Bwakaw cured, Rene finds comfort in the most unlikely person: Sol, a tricycle driver who helps him bring Bwakaw to the vet and befriends him. Buoyed by Sol's friendship, Rene starts living. Little by little he discovers simple joys. To the surprise of his friends, he even has his hair dyed to look younger. One day, he finally decides to make a move on Sol. The revelation that Rene is gay and has feelings for him surprises and disgusts Sol. He rejects Rene and leaves in anger. In the meantime, Bwakaw's condition gets worse. Not even Rene's ancient Santo Entierro (a supposedly miraculous statue of Jesus Christ) can save Bwakaw. Bwakaw dies, and Rene's neighbors help him bury the faithful dog. But Bwakaw's death, even while it was still only imminent, has made a difference. Rene has found a new appreciation for life and what is most important. He decides to unpack the things that he has already willed to other people and make his house more habitable. He is, after all, still alive.
Sta. Niña
Sta. Niña (2012)
, 1h45
Origin Philippines
Genres Drama
Actors Coco Martin, Alessandra De Rossi, Anita Linda, Angel Aquino, Irma Adlawan, Leo Martinez

Years after volcanic mud flow (lahar) covers a town in Pampanga, Pol and his co workers dig up the coffin of his daughter. The remains of two-year-old Marikit did not show any signs of decay. Many consider this a miracle and people troop to Pol's home to be healed by Marikit. As people are getting healed purportedly by the dead child, Pol insists that his child is worthy of being called a saint. Thus begins his crusade to get his daughter beatified. Unearthing her body digs up unresolved issues in many persons' lives. In the end, an event will make us ask if there was healing, a cleansing of sins and a chance to move on.