In the Philippines: The coming-of-age story of Tess, a beautiful, hot-blooded Filipina who must choose between her true love and the welfare of her family. The film wends its way through country villages, lush jungle and idyllic, palm-lined beaches, featuring two stars of Philippine cinema, Cesar Montano and Joross Gamboa. An energized musical score celebrates the soulful BisRock artists of the Visayan Islands with more than 20 original songs.

Joross Gamboa
as Ryan

Cesar Montano
as The Doctor

Van Baehr
as Van

Sophia Bacor
as Young Tess

Jesse Fitzharris
as Young Ryan

Georgia Jauslin
as Tess

Anabelle Fitzharris
as Reesie
benedictlokie
It was such a heartfelt and genuine film. It doesn’t try too hard to be overly dramatic or flashy. It simply tells its story with sincerity, and that’s what made it work for me. Tess’ journey really stood out. Her struggle between following her heart and doing what’s best for her family felt very r...