by Dexter Macaraeg
22:20 minutes | Romance | 2021 | GP

Mai Fanglayan portrays Ayo, a young Tingguian woman with mix Ibaloi blood, goes on her first date at a Korean restaurant while her love interest is Franz, a former seminarian from Abra, who settled in Baguio City played by Kenneth Jhayve Bautista.

Franz can’t seem to find love through dating apps, and decides to use his culture’s methods to arrange a marriage. Their differences lead to a small collision of expectations and perspectives, but what it opens up in the tension offers a glimmer of hope for the would-be couple.

MAJOR CREDITS
Cast: Mai Fanglayan, Kenneth Jhayve Bautista,Janet Mondata, Eric Kelly, Janet Tayab Soriano, Seth Wayne Blas Chacapna, Austin Docyogen, Vicky Macay, Lilian Castro, Emmanuel Dela Cruz, Onyl Torres, Julius Lumiqued, Josh Vincent Campiwer, Francis Jan Churping, Mark Dylen Herrera, Moren Macay, Jonnie Lyn Dasalla, Onofre Macay, Ellen Castro Herrera, Liza Docyogen and Kate Hora Mandates

PRODUCTION
Director and Writer: Dexter Macaraeg
Producer: Janet Tayab Soriano
Director of Photography: Shem M. Padua
Production Manager: Melinda Castro
Editor: Shem M. Padua
Stunt Director: Eric Kelly
Assistant Director: Jonnie Lyn Dasalla
Cameramen: Romnick Bayeng and Jc Patnao
Costume Designer: Ellen Castro Herrera
Lightsman: Judy Carnate
Original Theme Song: “Ayat Ay Ninamnama” by Sherylene Bagayao
Background Music: Kurt Alalag and Lee Hi