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103 minutes | 2026 | The Philippines | Drama | Tagalog

SYNOPSIS

Regina, 75, takes every opportunity to line up for the government’s arduous medical assistance dole-out program to secure financial help for her sick husband’s rising hospital bills.

SCHEDULE
Mon, 30 Nov 2026 | 15:40 | EMPIRE XXI | PREMIERE
CREDIT
Production CompanyNoble Wolf
ProducerJacky Woo, Adolfo Alix Jr., John Galvez, Jodi Sta. Maria, Rocco Nacino, Jasmine Curtis-Smith
DirectorAdolfo Borinaga Alix Jr.
ScriptwriterRalston Jover
CinematographerNelson Macababat Jr.
Production DesignerAdolfo Borinaga Alix Jr.
Editor-
Main CastGina Pareno, Tabs Sumulong, Kimberly Fulgar, Jacky Woo
Director’s Filmography
  • Poon (The Hallowed) (2026)
  • Circa (2019)
  • Death March (2013)
  • Manila (2009)
  • Adela (2008)
  • Kadin (The Goat) (2007)
  • Donsol (2006)
Notable Achievement-
Contactaalixjr@gmail.com
DIRECTOR'S BIOGRAPHY

Adolfo Borinaga Alix Jr.

Born in October 1978 in Makati City, Philippines, he graduated with a degree in Mass Communications and started as a scriptwriter for films and television. Since his debut as a director, he has become one of the most promising Filipino filmmakers, with his films screened at international film festivals, including Cannes, Toronto, Rotterdam, Busan, Warsaw, Moscow, and Mar del Plata, among others.

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