15 Essential Filipino Films
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Finally Found SomeoneMovie · 2017 · 118m · Comedy, RomanceOn her wedding day, Aprilyn is abruptly abandoned by her groom, and the event quickly goes viral online. Heartbroken, she connects with Raffy, a public relations professional working for the groom's father. He was hired to help Aprilyn cope and move forward.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.2 - 2
Loving in TandemMovie · 2017 · 108mShine is a cheerful girl who prioritizes her family above all else. She dreams of finding her one true love. One day, while praying for a romantic connection, she unexpectedly meets Luke, a rebellious and cynical Filipino-American boy sent to the Philippines by his parents from the United States.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.2 - 3
Gandarrapiddo!: The Revenger SquadMovie · 2017 · 111mGandarra, Rapiddo, and Kweenie each strive to achieve and safeguard what matters most to them. Family is their only connection, yet their individual pursuits unearth hidden truths that endanger everything they value.IMDb 3.5TMDB 6.4 - 4
Bes and the BeshiesMovie · 2017 · 95mThe film follows four friends: a single mother wanting to expand her family, a wife willing to sacrifice everything to hold her family together, a woman having an affair who longs for her own family, and a supportive young woman who stands by them all.IMDb 5.3 - 5
Mr. & Mrs. CruzMovie · 2018 · 116mRaffy and Gela decide to travel to Palawan to get away from their everyday lives and enjoy some personal time. Unexpectedly, they meet and develop a connection.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.3 - 6
Ang Dalawang Mrs. ReyesMovie · 2018 · 104mWhen two friends learn their husbands are having an affair with each other, they decide to disrupt the relationship.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.1 - 7
This Time I’ll Be SweeterMovie · 2017 · 104mErika and Tristan were in love as young people. Now reunited, will Erika open herself up to love once more?IMDb 7.6TMDB 4.0 - 8
FallbackMovie · 2017 · 118mMichelle avoids emotional vulnerability in relationships by always having backup plans. This strategy involves keeping options open with both her current boyfriend and her ex-boyfriend.IMDb 6.3 - 9
SiargaoMovie · 2017 · 110mAfter a breakup fueled by her reluctance to commit, video blogger Laura travels to Siargao seeking a fresh start and excitement. There, she meets rock singer Diego, who is grappling with an uncertain future and past regrets. This chance meeting reignites feelings in local entrepreneur Abi for Diego, whom she thought she'd left behind. This unexpected connection creates a complicated dynamic: is there a possibility for a second chance at love, or is it time to look forward?IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.2 - 10
The DebutantesMovie · 2017 · 90mA group of girls dream of a fun-filled 18th birthday, but their celebration takes a dark turn when a curse descends upon them, turning their hopes into a bloody nightmare.IMDb 4.8TMDB 3.2 - 11
100 Tula Para Kay StellaMovie · 2017 · 122mFor four years of college, Fidel, who has a stutter, attempts to complete 100 poems for Stella, a musician hoping to make it big but feeling discouraged, in order to win her affection.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 12
Woke Up Like ThisMovie · 2017 · 118mNando is a devoted son and the family's main source of income, while Sabrina is a wealthy socialite and a leading model. As they both approach pivotal moments in their careers, these two strangers unexpectedly find themselves in a bizarre situation: they wake up having switched bodies.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.0 - 13
Love You to the Stars and BackMovie · 2017 · 111mMika sets out on a road trip to find aliens. She gives a ride to Caloy, and they travel together until he reaches his destination. Mika learns that Caloy has cancer, but he has come to terms with it. Their journey becomes a series of adventures, and they unexpectedly fall in love.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.7 - 14
TriptychMovie · 2017 · 140m"Triptiko" follows three interconnected stories. A successful young professional experiences a series of unfortunate events. A male model's life is ruined by mysterious boils that erupt on his skin. And a folk singer confronts a disturbing transformation in the person he loves. These darkly humorous, occasionally bizarre, and sometimes unsettling tales combine to create a compelling whole.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.2 - 15
Unexpectedly YoursMovie · 2017 · 120mThirty years after high school, Patty and Cocoy reconnect as organizers of their reunion and discover they're now neighbors. Patty and her daughter Yanni's peaceful lives are disrupted when Cocoy and his nephew Jason enter the picture, bringing unexpected romance.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.5
