John Arcilla Movies

Metro Manila

76/100

Seeking a brighter future in megacity Manila, Oscar Ramirez and his family flee their impoverished life in the rice fields of the northern Philippines. But the sweltering capital's bustling... See full summary »

Heneral Luna

78/100

Set during the Philippine-American war, a short-tempered Filipino general faces an enemy more formidable than the American army: his own treacherous countrymen.

Birdshot

66/100

"Birdshot" is a mystery-thriller film that tells a story of a young Filipina farm girl who wanders into the boundaries of a Philippine reservation forest. Deep within the reservation she ... See full summary »

Lilet Never Happened

65/100

A look at child prostitution in Manila.

Thelma

68/100

One struggle. One chance. One dream. The film tells the story of a tomboyish Ilocano lass from Ilocos Norte, Thelma whose family is beset with challenges when she discovers her uncanny gift.

Ligaya ang itawag mo sa akin

64/100

"Ligaya ang itawag mo sa akin, yan ang trabaho ko nagbibigay Ligaya" Is a lovely prostitute's tagline to those men asking for her name...

Ways of the Sea

68/100

This film exposes the human trafficking operation and journey through the seas of Southern Philippines to neighboring Malaysia...

Manila Skies

70/100

Inspired by a true news account, this is the astounding story of a lone deranged hijacker who has struggled to survive in the chaos of modern Philippine society.

Woman of Mud

58/100

Mark is a college student with hidden ambitions of being a horror novelist. In his quest to write a story that will showcase his talents, a true horror invades his private life in the form ... See full summary »

Sa North Diversion Road

86/100

Sa ngalan ng ama, ina, at mga anak

84/100

In 1970s Mindanao, a man and his family take arms to defend the people against those who would oppress them.

Compound

69/100

Magnum Muslim .357

59/100

A Muslim police lieutenant takes on a criminal syndicate behind the kidnapping of a Muslim princess.

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