The five entries are “Imbisibol” by Lawrence Fajardo, about hostos in Japan, starring Allen Dizon, JM de Guzman, Ricky Davao, Bernardo Bernardo, Ces Quesada, filmed on location in Japan. “Swap”, a Cebuano film starring Mon Confiado, Matt Daclan, Diane Monsanto and RK Bagatsing, directed by Remton Zuasola who earlier gave us the award winning “Damgo ni Eleuteria”, a movie filmed in one long take. The story is about a young father torn between solving a crime and committing another crime when one day his only son is kidnapped and the criminals demand him to steal another kid in exchange for the life of his son.
“Balut Country” by Paul Sta. Ana, starring Rocco Nacino, Nanette Inventor, Vincent Magbanua and Ronnie Quizon. It’s about a young man who inherits a duck farm from his late father and the complications it brings to his life. “Ninja Party” by Jim Libiran who did the acclaimed movie about warring gangs, “Tribu”. It’s about female students in a Catholic school who are accused of participating in a secret orgy. It stars Odette Khan, Annicka Dolonius, Teresa Loyzaga, Dennis Marasigan and Mariz Reyes. “Bambanti” (Scarecrow) starring Alessandra de Rossi, Shamaine Buencamino and Julio Diaz, directed by Zig Dulay, who earlier helmed the acclaimed “M, My Mother’s Maiden Name”.
