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Browse 29 movies from Kuro-Kuro
Six individuals from different generations recall the golden age of Cebuano cinema, modern Cebuano cinema, their experiences, and discuss their aspirations about the future of Cebu’s film scene.
Sep 2023
Zo, an 18-year-old student-athlete, consumed by his obsession to become the greatest sprinter, turns to performance-enhancing drugs to achieve his dream.
Jul 2024
Luke and his bestfriend search for his father to accompany them on their circumcision day.
Jan 2024
In the quiet spaces of memory and longing, a young boy finds himself navigating the echoes of love and loss, searching for what remains when the person who held his world together is gone.
Jul 2025
A freelancer with social anxiety must look for another job to sustain himself.
Apr 2024
A young fisherman struggling to accept a traumatic past finds comfort in his dreams.
Oct 2023
A deaf boy, an abusive father, and a friendship with a kid in town lead to a dangerous quest for freedom.
A queer college student pursues dancing despite the challenging life in the Philippines.
Aug 2022
After experiencing a different reality through her son’s eyeglasses, a clueless single mother seeks help from their local eye doctor, only to uncover a deeper secret.
Nov 2024
A bright young student who is deeply troubled by his intrusive thoughts is summoned by his strict teacher to confront him about his failing grades.
A Pearl Barcos short film.
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After being appointed as the new team captain of his school's football team, senior student-athlete Buknoy faces mounting pressures as he navigates the responsibilities of leadership. Struggling to balance personal challenges with the demands of his role, Buknoy's journey unfolds amidst the pursuit of team goals and the clash of values. When the weight of expectations becomes too heavy, Buknoy must confront his own principles and make a difficult decision that will shape his future
May 2024
When a six-year-old child finds out about her mother's debt, she starts collecting dried leaves to pay off what is owed until she learns that money does not grow on trees, changing her perception of the concept of money, debts, and reality.
May 2023
As their third anniversary approaches, Clarice and Eli’s once-perfect love is tested when Clarice faces a life-changing choice that could either redefine their future—or end it entirely.
Oct 2022
By keeping divine statues clean and embellished in and outside the church, Camareros are known for upholding their family traditions through their practice of the Catholic faith.
Nov 2025
Kyle, a 17-year-old high school student, defies his father’s expectation and classmate’s perspective through dance.
On the eve of an imminent apocalypse, daughter helps her father prepare for a religious event of their sect. But as the hours tick, sinister events unravel that endanger her own safety.
May 2025
The film follows the not-so-colorful life of Giliw after getting abandoned by his long-term partner, Roy. After a year of Giliw working in Japan, Roy and his girlfriend, Lilet, invites her to attend their child's baptism. Suddenly, Giliw discovers the unfortunate situation of Lilet and her child.
Romeo's day with his crush does not go well after being accused of being gay.
A documentary film about The Kaliwa Dam Project and its real effects on the water crisis in Metro Manila.