Moving through nightmarish yet real narratives, the film starkly but lyrically depicts street children of Manila in heroic combat with trauma, abuse, and street capitalism, and who, with will and consciousness, rise above their state.
Directed by Anton Juan
With Barbara San Miguel, Micko Laurente, Agot Isidro, JC Santos
Not Rated, 132 minutes, DCP
Tagalog/Filipino with English subtitles
Director Anton Juan scheduled to appear in person!
This is a free but ticketed event. To reserve tickets, visit the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center website.
Originally published at asia.nd.edu.