Saturday 20 October 2018

QCinema International Film Festival 2018 Circle Competition Official Entries











After having died in her 60s, Lisang has overstayed in her waiting room in purgatory. She waits to ascend to heaven, occasionally causing trouble for other souls, until one day, she is finally set to cross over. But things don't go as planned when she finds out that her room in purgatory will be leased to a new and recently deceased tenant: Manolo, her ex-boyfriend.

Starring: Eddie Garcia, Gina Pareño, Joel Saracho, Kat Galang, Mary Joy Apostol, Jomari Angeles, Ge Villamil, Dolly De Leon, Francis Mata, Karl Medina, Che Ramos, Mel Kimura

Written By: Juan Miguel Severo

Directed By: Dan Villegas









Set in the mid-90’s, the film tells the story of Billie, a troublemaker from the big city, who finds herself exiled to San Isidro to live with her spinster aunt who is also the town’s religion teacher. Determined to change her ways and get through the last year of high school without incident, Billie hides herself from the world until she meets Emma, the ambitious, star student who coaxes Billie out of her shell. They soon fall in love but things get complicated when Emma finds out that she’s pregnant. Together, they explore the fleeting nature of love and life on this journey of growth, laughter and music.


 Starring: Gabby Padilla

Introducing: Zar Donato

Also Starring: Beauty Gonzales, Celio Aquino, Ryle Santiago, Shiara Dizon


Written and Directed By: Samantha Lee








Sonya, an old maid is about to give up on herself until one day, she meets a corpse in her family's embalming business that changes her life.
  

Starring: Marietta Subong, Joonee Gamboa, Dido de la Paz and Anthony P. Falcon


Written and Directed By: Dwein Baltazar


 






Michael Jodran Ulili is a teenager without family, a would-be basketball superstar without a team. As he unravels the myth of his own destiny, he spirals down a dark path of crystal meth and blood magic that ultimately tests his capability to sustain a life that he doesn't know what to do with.

Starring: Ybes Bagadiong, Barbara Ruaro

Also Starring: Adrienne Vergara, Marcus Adoro, Miguel Reyes, Ian Lomongo, Charles Salazar, Lotlot Bustamante, Kawayan De Guia, Zeus Bascon

Directed By: Timmy Harn









A princess seeks refuge in a convent to escape an arranged marriage. A young prince tries to make sense of his station. A giant bird mysteriously appears after centuries of absence

 Starring: Krigi Hager, Quennie Lyne Demoral, Ameir Arsad J. Hasan

Story By: Lav Diaz and Teng Mangansakan

Written and Directed By: Gutierrez Mangansakan II



The QCinema International Film Festival runs from October 21 to October 30 at Gateway Mall (Cineplex 10); Robinsons Galleria (Robinsons Movieworld); and Ayala Malls Cinema in Trinoma and U.P. Town Center.




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