A boy builds a coffin for his terminally ill grandmother, while raising money to buy a wheelchair for his sister.
Acting
Jiro Manio's performance is devastatingly pure.
Direction
Maryo J. de los Reyes never manipulates, just witnesses.
Writing
The coffin motif? Chef's kiss storytelling.
Director
Maryo J. de los Reyes
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jiro Manio was only 12 during filming; he won Best Actor at the Belgian International Film Festival, beating adult nominees.
The film captures specific Filipino traditions around death: the 'lamay' (wake), homemade coffins, and how communities mobilize for funeral expenses—often the biggest financial burden for poor families.
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