Lola Igna

Lola Igna

Year: 2019

Runtime: 114 mins

Language: Tagalog

Director: Eduardo Roy Jr.

DramaComedy

Lola Igna is a cantankerous and determined woman desperate to pass away, but her neighbors are fixated on her winning the title of “oldest living grandmother.” Her estranged great-great-grandson, Tim, an aspiring vlogger, sees an opportunity to capitalize on her newfound fame. However, Tim’s presence unexpectedly gives Lola a renewed purpose and a reason to reconsider her wish.

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1

Mayor announces Igna's shot at world's oldest grandmother

A sleepy provincial town wakes to news that Lola Igna, a centenarian farmer, may become the world's oldest living grandmother. The mayor's announcement triggers a rush of media attention and curiosity around her quiet life. Nida begins selling themed merchandise to capitalize on the attention, while Igna reveals that what she really wants is to die, shocking the townspeople.

Provincial town; Lola Igna's hut on the ricefield
2

Nida monetizes Igna's fame

Igna tries to maintain her routine as journalists and tourists descend on her home. Nida leverages the attention by selling themed merchandise, turning Igna into a spectacle. Igna's stated wish to die adds a somber note to the cheerful crowds.

Igna's hut, provincial town
3

Tim's arrival and reveal

Tim, revealed to be Igna's great-grandson and a vlogger, arrives and explains he left his mother Ana to escape domestic troubles and wants to reconnect with Lola Igna. He quickly adapts to farm life and begins documenting their days. The encounter marks a turning point in Igna's isolation.

Igna's hut, rice field area
4

Tim helps with farm work; prepares coffin wood

Tim quickly learns farm work and helps Igna gather wood around the hut and fields. Igna tells him the wood will be used to build her coffin, a practical preparation she has long contemplated. The project begins to shape their daily routine.

Farm around Igna's hut; rice field
5

Igna explains why she wants to die

Igna confesses that she started preparing for death after seeing her late husband Carias in a dream, believing he was calling her to the afterlife. The revelation deepens Tim's understanding of her fear and loneliness. He continues to help with the coffin project from this new perspective.

Igna's home and farm
6

A wake brings Igna to tears

The community gathers for a wake, and Igna breaks down in front of Tim. She explains she hates attending funerals for people she has known, having outlived many she helped give birth as a midwife. Tim's empathy strengthens his resolve to support her through the coming days.

Town wake scene
7

Tim commits to building the coffin

Seeing Igna's vulnerability deepens Tim's commitment to the coffin project. He pushes forward despite Nida's protests, turning the coffin into a symbol of Igna's desire to control her own end. Igna begins to open up to visitors with Tim's help.

Farm; Igna's home
8

Igna learns to use technology and opens up

Tim teaches Igna how to use his camera and other equipment as she hosts well-wishers and opens up about her life. The presence of visitors and the camera changes the rhythm of her days and draws a different kind of attention. Igna becomes more connected to the outside world while staying rooted on the farm.

Igna's hut; farm
9

Ana returns pregnant, reconciles with Nida

Ana arrives to be with her son and grandmother, seeking reconciliation with Nida after years of estrangement. The family mends fences as Igna prepares for the arrival of a new life. The moment intensifies the town's interest in the family's fortunes.

Farm; Igna's home
10

Ana goes into labor; baby dies; funeral uses Igna's coffin

Ana goes into labor by the ricefield and gives birth to a son, but the baby dies upon seeing Carias. The family grieves, and Igna decides to use her coffin for Ana's funeral, completing the circle of her mortality project. The scene underscores the fragility of life in the family and the town.

Ricefield; Igna's farm
11

Media attention fades; a new oldest grandmother is crowned

News crews disperse as the spotlight shifts to another person who claims the title of oldest living grandmother. Life in the town gradually returns to normal. Tim remains on the farm, continuing to support Igna and the family.

Town; Igna's farm
12

Tim stays on the farm with Igna

Tim decides to stay at the farm to help Igna and to raise her sister, continuing to be part of the family's life after the media fade. He keeps the coffin project as a reminder of Igna's resilience. The film closes on their quiet routine, with life moving forward in the village.

Igna's farm

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 13:04

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