Synopsis

Following the eruption of Mount Pinatubo, nearly a hundred indigenous people were displaced, seeking refuge in Manila and a fresh start within the city. Basilio and his family, like many others, quickly encountered the harsh realities of racial prejudice as they fought to survive in this unfamiliar environment. Torn between their ancestral traditions and the relentless demands of providing for his children, friends, and family, Basilio’s actions will reveal the depth of compassion within those a