More than just a phase: slice-of-life gets a dash of social commentary in these youth-oriented Filipino films
MANILA, Philippines – Coming-of-age movies have long secured a soft spot in my movie-watching habits. Blame relatability or even delusion, but my fondness is all thanks to how it is able to encompass many genres and complex emotions.
Even the most niche coming-of-age stories are compelling enough to have viewers not only invite retrospection on their developmental years, but are also able to reel them into a film’s journey and supposed make-believe world. These films are almost always bittersweet, and at times, simmering with untapped rage. Unlike our Western counterparts, Filipino cinema offers quite a substantial amount of the latter.
Because growing up is not solely about campus antics, changing bodies, family dilemmas, or even first love. Here, these harsh realities of life overstay their welcome as simple one-off lessons. In coming-of-rage, slice-of-life gets a dash of social commentary. Ranging from financial woes, scarce opportunities, societal standards, and manipulative grown-ups, these stories serve as a sore reminder of the times we live in. That young Filipinos’ supposedly unfounded angst is more than just a phase. For the most part, it can be one hell of a hopeless pit.Set in the aftermath of the Mt. Pinatubo eruption, timid loner and achiever Felix is promoted from mere observer to unwilling accomplice.
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