The Manila Lover

Year: 2019

Runtime: 26 mins

Language: Tagalog

Director: Johanna Pyykkö

Drama

While visiting the Philippines, middle-aged Norwegian Lars believes he has found love with a Filipina woman. Unexpectedly, she rejects his advances, forcing him to confront his own preconceived notions and navigate an awkward and challenging situation as he processes the rejection and re-evaluates his perspective.

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