Manila Sunset

When a sudden family death pulls a fractured Filipino-American family back under one roof, a week of funeral preparations becomes a final chance to reunite as their Lola (grandmother) slowly forgets them all.

Cast

Kiani Williams

as Kristine Mendoza

Kyle Blaine Tiglao

as Kevin Mendoza

Rosalie Weyant

as Lola (Abigail Mendoza)

James Anthony Chiong

as Tito Angelo Mendoza

Leanne Abalos

as Ailyn Mendoza

Darren Cruz

as Lolo (Augusto Mendoza)

Davis Lorenzo

as Young Kevin

Reagan Tarpley

as Young Kristine

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