“Orasa” tells the story of two best friends, Lia and Ethan, who hide their true feelings to protect their friendship—only to slowly lose their connection over time. Years later, neither of their lives has turned out the way they hoped. Out of nowhere, Ethan reaches out to Lia, claiming that something in their past needs to be fixed. He asks if she would be willing to go back in time to help him correct it, without her knowing that he is not telling the whole truth.
In reality, Ethan wants to rewrite their story. Instead of drifting apart, he imagines a version of their past where they risk everything for each other, believing it will make them happier in the present. However, Lia no longer feels the same way. She has learned that constantly looking back will not heal what has already changed.
The story highlights the importance of contentment and acceptance. Rather than escaping the present or trying to rewrite the past, true growth comes from facing reality, fighting for what matters at the right time, and learning to move forward with whatever was meant to happen.
Angela Martha Go
Cast:
Justine James Guillers
Hyx Thursha Nove Blones
Audrey Caones
Jethro Montejo
Elijah Velarde
Theresa Idlisan
Lydon Baldesco
Aifha Secorata
Lawrence Borer
Xandra Fei Molabola
“Bound Before Knowing” is a dramatic story about Eula and Mark, two young people who meet by chance and slowly fall in love, only to uncover a truth that changes everything. The film explores the question: Is love stronger than biology, or does blood define our limits? Their journey begins with a simple social media connection and a lost ID that brings them together, leading to heartfelt moments and the belief that fate chose them for each other.
The turning point comes when they visit Eula’s aunt, a doctor who once handled their birth, and hidden documents revealing DNA test results and a past baby-switching case expose that they are twins separated at birth. Through emotionally charged scenes and scientific concepts such as genetics, DNA testing, and heredity, the audience witnesses how biology can collide with human emotion. Shocked and heartbroken, Eula and Mark are forced to confront the reality that their love is forbidden, choosing separation over desire. As they walk different paths, Mark eventually finds a new beginning with Cerilo. The film highlights the painful balance between fate, science, and choice. By the end, viewers are left reflecting on whether love is purely emotional or ultimately shaped by the biology we cannot escape.
Cast:
Mark Maboloc
Eula Mae Martin
Mary Jezelle Royo
Cerilo Murillo
Asleigh Kate Royo
Rheanna Luiz Bedua
Beverly Jayne Pecore
Rhea Mae Ranes
Krissa Mae Gayas
Ehra Tañada
Kyla Cabelin
At What Cost is a story about Rushken, a young man living with a rare neurological condition that resets his short-term memory, and Jhanaya, the girl he meets by chance on a provincial bus. The film explores a central question: Is love still meaningful if memory cannot hold it? As Rushken documents important moments in his notebook, Mga Alaalang Kailangan Balikan, he and Jhanaya form a connection that must be rediscovered every month. Their journey unfolds through key scenes set in Carigara, where their repeated meetings emphasize the fragility of memory and the reality of neurological disorders.
By incorporating concepts such as short-term memory loss, brain function, and neural reset, the film blends scientific truth with deeply personal emotion. The central conflict arises when Rushken’s condition is finally cured—only for him to lose Jhanaya permanently. Through this cruel twist of timing, the story reveals how biology can both limit and define human connection. In the end, the film highlights the delicate relationship between memory, healing, and love, leaving viewers with a painful question: if remembering means living without the person who gave those memories meaning, then at what cost does healing come?
Nick Edriel Mercado
Cast:
Warren Ed Catindoy
Rushken Nelson Peque
Jhanaya Maureen Terceño
Cyrille Faye Viador
Christine Nicole Ingrato
Rhona Montolo
Lian Avishag Sillarico
Ryvale Gariando
Ken Aaron Tiu
Andrei Terrado
"In Her Rhythm" is a poignant story about Maya, a young singer-songwriter, and Leo, a quiet boy with a fragile heart condition, who explore the question: Is love the same as saving someone? The film follows Maya's journey as she discovers that her voice mysteriously calms Leo's weakening heart, turning music into both comfort and medicine. As their bond deepens through intimate park scenes, school moments, and a hospital revelation from Doc Reyes, Maya struggles with a painful realization that she may have loved being needed more than she truly loved Leo.
Through emotionally charged performances, scientific hints about the heart's response to sound, and flashbacks of tender memories like the FLAMES notebook and their first gig eye contact, the audience witnesses a story where biology and emotion intertwine. The main conflict unfolds when Maya withdraws, forcing Leo to face his illness alone while she confronts her guilt and confusion. The climax builds when Maya performs in front of their class, showcasing her talent, where she sings a deeply personal song as Leo listens from afar, his heartbeat slowing in an ambiguous, heartbreaking moment. Viewers can expect a cinematic blend of romance, medical tension, minimal yet powerful dialogue, and reflective voice-overs.
Alexie Regine Liporada
Cast:
Arpon, Laurence
Biscante, Basilio
Conos, Fred Leixan
Obalan, Caleb
Blones, Reina
Catada, Meljeleth
Costilo, Keyshia
Liporada, Alexie
Macapanas, Princess
Padual, Cassandra