Movies by Mat Ranillo III

Lagi na Lamang Ba Akong Babae?
Virginal Ninay becomes a woman as an object of desire for liberation, but she's confused about her gender.
To Saudi with Love

Kristo
The Gospel of John is reimagined as a Filipino pasyon tale.

Askal: Asong Kalye
Tells the story of Askal (John Regala) hardened by life in poverty. All grown up, he uses his skills to stop the spreading of 'Askals' (Asong-Kalye, Street Dog; used as a metaphor for street children) and give them a better future. Stopping the root of all crimes and poverty in the process. A modern-day Robin Hood.
Kumander Bawang
Matang Bato is a small village which kept many dark mysteries in its past and they are starting to haunt them once again. Our unlikely hero, Tikboy was a frail teenager seeking to make his grandfather proud by joining in his Moro-Moro stage play. But little did he know there was more to his life than just being a stage actor. Suddenly monsters were appearing left and right, revived and controlled by their leader, Conde Regalado, they struck terror to the village. Acquiring the aid of old hermit, Tinyente Kulog, he learned about his past and ...

Mga Mata ni Angelita
Mga Mata ni Angelita was written by Ricardo Feliciano and became a number one hit radio drama from 1974 to 1978. It was made into a film by Larry Santiago Productions and catapulted Julie Vega into fame.

Chop-Chop Lady: The Elsa Castillo Story
A battered housewife was butchered into pieces by her spurned lover and throw her body parts in different places.
Isang Gabi sa Iyo... Isang Gabi sa Akin
A story between two women sharing the same man.
Iukit Mo Sa Bala
Bobby, a doctor based in Manila, leaves his profession to go back in his hometown San Roque, when his father Mayor Roman Guerrero gets wounded on crossfire against the illegal loggers headed by one of the congressman’s sons Edmond Velez, who gets killed on the said fire encounter. The clan of the Velez’s keeps on attempting to ambush and kill Mayor Guerrero. The situation gets a lot trickier when Bobby’s ex-girlfriend Noemi becomes Rico Velez’ wife. The rivalry becomes more personal. As the Guererro’s fight for the illegal logging of the tre...

Dyesebel
Dyesebel is unique among the merfolk for she is the only mermaid born of human parents from the surface world. A mermaid from birth, she is shunned by the superstitious due to her physical form. After her father is killed by an angry, superstitious mob, Dyesebel is taken to the ocean by her mother where she is sent into exile since her chances for survival are greater there than on land. The young girl-mermaid is found by Banak who adopts her and takes her to their kingdom where she is welcomed into their community.

Tunay na Magkaibigan, Walang Iwanan... Peksman!

Sarah... Ang Munting Prinsesa
Sarah Crewe is the only daughter of the wealthy Capt. Crewe. They are based in India. However, Sarah is sent by her father to a boarding school in England. He gives her a doll named Emily and a young horse. Because of Sarah’s charm and innate kindness, she instantly earns popularity in school. She is also an excellent student and a good friend to everyone, including Becky, a maid. However on Sarah's birthday, she learns that her father gets killed in the war. Suddenly, Miss Minchin’s fondness to her turns into meanness. She takes all of Sara...

Ama Namin
The life and faith of a priest was put into test when his family was killed by the military who wrongly accused them of supporting the communist rebels. After being tortured by the military, he joined the rebels to avenge his family's death. Will he finally get the justice he never got when he was still a servant of God?