Movies by Manjo del Mundo
In the Navel of the Sea
In a remote fishing island in the 50's, Pepito grows up learning the trade of his mother, Rosa, the only midwife capable of delivering the newborn babies of their community. At first, the young son doesn't mind the unusual arrangement, but as he grows older, he begins to resist the role traditionally meant only for women. In time, Pepito's coming of age intersects with the lives of the other islanders, whose beliefs and struggles become critical impetus to his maturity.
Arsenio Cayanan: Alyas Boy Negro
This is the true story of Arsenio Cayanan, a Black Asian American whose challenges in his youth led him into a life of crime.
Laruan
A Filipino drama film directed by Emmanuel H. Borlaza.
Marahas: Walang Kilalang Batas
A story of friendship gone bad, Ronaldo and Russel had a pact that they would help each other whatever happens. When Russel became a lawyer, he fulfills his promise to Ronald. Helping the latter's mother to get out of jail. Now living in two different worlds, their friendship takes a sudden ending.