When We Danced

An award-winning short film about a Filipino manong who left his homeland in search of a better life in America. As he grapples with his own unfulfilled dreams, he discovers a newfound purpose in teaching his grandson how to dance, leading to a transformative journey of love, loss, and self-discovery.

Cast

Darion Basco

as Young Rommel

Angeline Jara

as Young Lily

Nenita P. Domingo

as Lily

Thel Brings

as Rommel

Jace Izuno

as Michael

Auriel Branson

as Sophie

Jade Janet

as Seamstress

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