Oct17 - Nov 17, 2023

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Film Title: Persona Non Grata

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Production: Kino Kwatro

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Synopsis: Emong, a young man deeply involved in a notorious street gang, falls head over heels for Maria, a beautiful and loyal woman. Determined to make their relationship work, Maria decides it's time to introduce Emong to her family. But as luck would have it, Emong’s world collides when he learns that Maria's father is the policeman who has been tracking his gang for years. As Emong desperately tries to hide his true identity while coming under the frightening scrutiny of Maria's father, tensions are at an all-time high. as he struggles with his anxiety of being exposed. He worries whether the questions being asked are about their relationship or if his life is being investigated.

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Running Time: 16 minutes & 14 seconds

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Writer & Director: Migui Francisco

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Cast:

Mark Avila as Emong

Sol Eugenio as Tatay

Riane Cayabyab as Maria

Hazel Valera as Nanay

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Language: Tagalog