In every station she passes through, Alliah finds in her dreams the weight of responsibility that she needs to fulfill as the breadwinner of their family. Resting is like a sin to her. Even though she carries the burden of obligations on her shoulders, she also needs a shoulder to lean on — to...
Dabid and his elder brother have a strained connection, due to their opposing views on what it means to be a man. Both of them are slowly trapped in their cages, fighting over their battles of sadness, and hiding behind the world’s prejudice that a man should never be vulnerable or weak.
Badi, suffering from lung cancer, and Thelma have an only child—a pig named Baby. Due to the need for medication, they reluctantly sell their beloved pig-child.
In Manila's tenements, young displaced Muslim Al-owlah grapples with solitude amidst the bustling city, yearning for friendship and a sense of belonging.
