Films For Peace Short Film Competition Screening with Talkback Session

ANG PAGLIPAD NG SARANGGOLA SA APLAYA
directed by Danielle Cusi / 20m / PG
Diane (24) travels back to her province in Mindoro in hopes to see her Mangyan friend, Yum-ay (24). Along the way, she reminisces about their shared memories. United by a shared love for kites and stories of their contrasting cultures, their bond is cut short when Yum-ay mysteriously vanishes years ago. Now, years later, Diane's desire to reunite with her lost friend is reignited by the sight of a familiar kite soaring in the sky.

SORBETES
directed by Jennissie Gilbuena / 12m / PG
After a traumatic event, two brothers cope in their own ways, one of them by eating ice cream.

THE RIVER FLOWS IN DIFFERENT PLACES
directed by Lot-Lot Hermosura / 20m / PG
Forced to flee Gaza, two Filipino-Palestinian mothers recount their repatriation journey to the Philippines and attempt to recreate the concept of home in a land both foreign and familiar.

WHAT REMAINS WARM
directed by Dexter Paul de Jesus and Drexler Jaramel / 20m / PG
During her husband’s short visit before his deployment on a peacekeeping mission, a homemaker prepares a ‘last meal’ for him.

WORDPLAY
directed by Che Tagyamon / 15m / PG
In an effort to address learning loss after the pandemic, a grassroots reading program using play takes root in coastal communities in Southern Philippines, helping an indigenous child, an introverted orphan, and a passionate volunteer facilitator nurture hope and peace through learning.

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