Movies and TvShows featuring "cebu-philippines" theme.

Despite being only a five-minute boat ride away from Cebu City, at the foot of the country’s record-breaking new expressway, Shell Island is an unfamiliar name to many Cebuanos today. “Dalangpanan” sheds light on the island, following a day in the life of one of its residents to uncover the stories and struggles of living on a forgotten, desolate land amidst progressive, bustling cities. Through the voices of the Shell locals, audiences learn why and how they ended up settling there, and what their future could possibly be. The documentary’s title, which literally translates to “refuge” in Cebuano, is a nod to what the island might mean to those living on it—a home, a source of hope, or even more.

Story of Tonyong Bayawak who was given strong powers but in return turns him into a wild boar whenever he gets angry.

When Iyay, a single mother, learns that her estranged husband has died, she drags the entire family on a road trip from Cebu to Dumaguete to attend the funeral.

Amy Sanchez (Bebe Pham) is a champion free diver who breaks a crucial free diving record. Her boyfriend, Tony dela Cruz (Jack Prinya), an Air Force Pilot, mysteriously disappears along with his plane that carries gold worth millions of dollars that was to be taken to the Central Bank. Determined to unearth the truth, she goes off to find out what has actually happened accompanied by her sister Jess Sanchez (Jaymee Ong). She moves on her adventurous journey not knowing that she herself is going to get entangled into a trap of lies that leads her to a much complex conspiracy.

Raquela is a transsexual, or lady boy, from the Philippines, who dreams of escaping the streets of Cebu City for a fairy tale life in Paris. In order to make her dreams come true, she turns from prostitution toward the more lucrative business of Internet porn. Her success as a porn star brings new friends, including Valerie, a lady boy in Iceland, and Michael, the owner of the website Raquela works for. Valerie helps Raquela get as far as Iceland. From there, Michael offers her a rendezvous in Paris. Will Paris be everything she dreamed of? And will Michael turn out to be her Prince Charming?

This is a true-to-life story of Turoy Delima, the fugitive leader of Cebu City's dreaded sea pirate gang that carries his name.

Master Johnson Yap stars as Dynamite Johnson a crippled boy who undergoes an operation by bionic doctors to make him superbionic. In the same hospital is a man suffering from terrible burns inflicted by a giant robot dragon (which looks like it is made from silver cardboard) and his delirious ramblings are overhead by Johnson (with his superbionic ears) leading to an investigation which uncovers an evil Nazi plot for world domination.

A 1991 Filipino action film starring Bong Revilla and Dina Bonnevie.

Jerry is a wide-awake tourist guide in Cebu who knows all the angles, and who has supported his divorced mother and younger brother and sister since their musician father deserted the family for a younger woman. Jerry guides tour buses, taking the mostly Japanese tourists boating, golfing and to strip shows. Jerry also acts as a pimp, and even prostitutes himself. As the breadwinner he makes sacrifices for his family but wields control over his siblings and mother in return

A documentary filmmaker from Manila sets out to cover the Sinulog Festival in Cebu, but gets in over his head when he meets a retired, corrupt politician who is ready to tell all.

Six individuals from different generations recall the golden age of Cebuano cinema, modern Cebuano cinema, their experiences, and discuss their aspirations about the future of Cebu’s film scene.

In the small village of Cebu, Philippines, strange events start to occur - from people hacking others to death to unexplained illnesses. A doctor and a priest team up to investigate the supernatural occurrences in an attempt to save the village.

The Youngest is a captivating documentary that sheds light on the lives of juvenile delinquents in Cebu, Philippines. It explores the challenges they face in a society that often neglects their needs and provides little support. The film takes a deep dive into the stories of these young individuals who have been failed by the system, highlighting the importance of intervention and rehabilitation. Through personal interviews and immersive storytelling, The Youngest offers a poignant and eye-opening perspective on the realities of juvenile delinquency and the urgent need for change.

BASED IN A TRUE-TO-LIFE STORY, THE FILM SHOWS HOW A PRISONER, ARMED WITH AN AMULET, ESCAPES FROM IMPRISONMENT AND ELUDES ARREST FOR 25 YEARS.

Carbon vendors fight for their rights to protect their stalls from oppressors.