After The Storm Director: Hirokazu Koreeda Cast: Hiroshi Abe, Yôko Maki, Satomi Kobayashi Synopsis: A private detective wastes his earnings on gambling and neglects his family. Years later, he aims to come back into their[...]
Perfect World Director: Kenji Shibayama Cast: Takanori Iwata, Hana Sugisaki ,Kenta Suga, Sei Ashina, Aya Omasa Synopsis: After meeting a tragic accident, an architect becomes paralyzed waist down. A girl who once had a crush[...]
MIRAI August 15| Thursday|2:00 PM August 17|Saturday|2:00 PM Director: Mamoru Hosoda Cast: Rebecca Hall, Daniel Dae Kim, John Cho Synopsis: A spoiled boy’s life changes when his younger sister is born, effectively dividing his parents’[...]
Mixed Doubles Director: Junichi Ishikawa Cast: Yui Aragaki, Eita, Ryôko Hirosue Synopsis: Two table-tennis stars end up in a relationship only for the boy to cheat on the girl. Absolutely devastated, she returns to her[...]
The Third Murder August 15| Thursday|7:00 PM Director: Hirokazu Kore-eda Cast: Masaharu Fukuyama, Suzu Hirose, Shinnosuke Mitsushima Synopsis: Guilty of murder, a man is once again accussed of killing more people and this time, he[...]
One Cut of the Dead August 14|Thursday|4:30 PM August 16| Friday|11:00 AM Director: Shin’ichirô Ueda Cast:Takayuki Hamatsu, Yuzuki Akiyama, Harumi Shuhama | Synopsis: Orginally meant to serve as a water filtration facility, the location in[...]
The Roundtable Discussion on Film Production in Japan and the Philippines is presented by the UP Film Institute and the The Japan Foundation, Manila. The discussion will be held on August 16, 2019 (Friday) 1[...]
Yakiniku Dragon August 16 |Friday|2:00PM August 17|Saturday|4:00 PM Director: Wui-Sin Chong Cast: Dong-kyu Han, Mao Inoue, Hee-cheol Kim Synopsis: The film narrates the life of a Korean family living in Japan as they run their[...]
The 8-year Engagement Director: Takahisa Zeze Cast: Tao Tsuchiya, Kanji Furutachi, Kenta Hamano Synopsis: Based on a true story, the film tells the tale of a man who proposes to marry his girlfriend only for[...]
SHOPLIFTERS August 14|Wednesday|11:00 AM August 16|Friday|7:00 PM Director: Hirokazu Koreeda Cast: Lily Franky, Sakura Andô, Kirin Kiki Synopsis: Working as an efficient team, a dad and his son shoplift from a store. On the way[...]
Lu Over the Wall Director: Masaaki Yuasa Cast: Reiko Yoshida, Masaaki Yuasa Synopsis: Sad and alone, a boy decides to join a school band as they practice on Mermaid Island. Filled with energy and fun,[...]
MIRAI August 15| Thursday|2:00 PM August 17|Saturday|2:00 PM Director: Mamoru Hosoda Cast: Rebecca Hall, Daniel Dae Kim, John Cho Synopsis: A spoiled boy’s life changes when his younger sister is born, effectively dividing his parents’[...]
Yakiniku Dragon August 16 |Friday|2:00PM August 17|Saturday|4:00 PM Director: Wui-Sin Chong Cast: Dong-kyu Han, Mao Inoue, Hee-cheol Kim Synopsis: The film narrates the life of a Korean family living in Japan as they run their[...]
Samurai Marathon Director: Bernard Rose Cast: Takeru Satoh, Nana Komatsu, Mirai Moriyama Synopsis: A feudal lord stages a marathon across the mountains to whip his samurai into shape in preparation for combatting a U.S. invasion.[...]
Tough Guy Director: Felix Villar Cast: Fernando Poe Jr., Jose Padilla Jr., Corazon Rivas Synopsis: One of a few early FPJ movies where comedian Chiquito appeared as his sidekick and Paquito Diaz as one of[...]
Rescue in The Philippines Aug 18|Sunday|4:00 PM Aug 29|Thursday|7:00PM Rescue in The Philippines” is a one-hour documentary of the previously untold story of how the five Frieder brothers, Cincinnati businessmen making two-for-a-nickel cigars in pre-WWII Manila,[...]
ML Aug 4|Sunday|4:30 PM Aug 10|Saturday|4:00 PM Aug 11|Sunday|5:00 PM Aug 18| Sunday|5:30 PM Aug 31|Saturday|2:00 PM Directed By: Benedict Mique TRT: 1hr & 30 min Starring: Eddie Garcia, Tony Labrusca, Lianne Valentin Synopsis: A[...]
BUYBUST Aug 20|Tuesday |2:00 PM Aug 25|Sunday| 6:30 PM Aug 29|Thursday 4:00 PM Directed by: Erik Matti TRT: 2hrs & 4 sec. Starring: Anne Curtis, Brandon Vera, Victor Neri Synopsis: After surviving the slaughter of[...]
SIGNAL ROCK Aug 1|Thursday|4:00 PM Aug 2|Friday|7:00 PM Aug 3|Saturday|4:00 PM Aug 4|Sunday|6:30 PM Aug 6| Tuesday|2:00 PM Aug 11|Sunday|7:00 PM Aug 13| Tuesday|2:00 PM Aug 20|Tuesday|4:00 PM Aug 30| Friday|2:00 PM Aug 31| Saturday|4:00[...]
Liway Aug 6|Tuesday|5:00 PM Aug 8|Thursday|7:00 PM Aug 12|Monday|7:00 PM Aug 20|Tuesday|5:00 PM Directed by: Kip Oebanda TRT: 1hr and 40 min Written by: Kip Oebanda, Zig Dulay Starring: Glaiza de Castro, Dominic Roco, Kenken[...]
Women of The Weeping River Aug 20|Tuesday|7:00 PM Aug 25|Sunday|2:00 PM Aug 29|Thursday|5:00 PM Directed by: Sheron Dayoc Starring: Laila Ulao, Sharifa Pearlsia Ali-Dans, Taha Daranda Synopsis: Satra, a widow is caught in an escalating[...]
Women of The Weeping River Aug 20|Tuesday|7:00 PM Aug 25|Sunday|2:00 PM Aug 29|Thursday|5:00 PM Directed by: Sheron Dayoc Starring: Laila Ulao, Sharifa Pearlsia Ali-Dans, Taha Daranda Synopsis: Satra, a widow is caught in an escalating[...]
White Light /Black Rain Details: Using extensive interviews with survivors and archival footage, an examination reveals the aftermath of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Join us in a FREE screening of Steven Okazaki’s[...]
BUYBUST Aug 20|Tuesday |2:00 PM Aug 25|Sunday| 6:30 PM Aug 29|Thursday 4:00 PM Directed by: Erik Matti TRT: 2hrs & 4 sec. Starring: Anne Curtis, Brandon Vera, Victor Neri Synopsis: After surviving the slaughter of[...]
The Pelikula Lektura: UP Film Institute Philippine Cinema Centennial Lecture Series supported by the Film Development Council of the Philippines continues this August 27, 2019 (Tuesday) 2-4 PM with Professor Emeritus Grace Javier Alfonso, Ph.D.[...]
The Forgiven Year: 2017 Director:Roland Joffé Synopsis: After the end of Apartheid, Archbishop Desmond Tutu meets with a brutal murderer seeking redemption. Watch traler here:
