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Balikbayan

Larilyn Sanchez | Riza Manalo | Philippines, USA | 2004 | 5' | | IFFR 2005

Short, effective and a little macabre. Apparently based on a true event. A woman who works outside the Philippines to earn money for her family sees herself forced to send her mother back home alone. She can’t pay for her own journey, but as compensation she gives her mother gifts from the rich world.

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  • Apple

    A young girl sings songs for the dead at funerals. Afterwards, occasionally more is expected of her.

  • Cavite

    Kidnapper sends a young Filipino American using his mobile all over the place through the slums of Cavite, a Filipino provincial town. Dynamic camera
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Film details

Countries of production
Philippines, USA
Year
2004
Festival edition
IFFR 2005
Length
5'
Medium/Format
Betacam SP PAL