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Baka Bukas

Directed by Samantha Lee

2016•100 min
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Genre
Romance
Topic
Love & Desire
Mood
Tender
Language
FilipinoEnglish
Featured in
Queer Lives, Up Close

Synopsis

Alex is a 23 year old gay girl based in Manila. She is out to most people except her best friend Jess who she has been secretly in love with since they were kids. When Jess discovers the truth about Alex, they are forced to confront the feelings they have for each other.

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Selected Awards

Winner

Cinema One Originals Film Festival

Audience Choice Award (2016)

Main Cast

Jasmine Curtis-SmithJasmine Curtis-Smith
Louise delos ReyesLouise delos Reyes
Kate AlejandrinoKate Alejandrino
Gio GaholGio Gahol
Nelsito GomezNelsito Gomez
Cheska IñigoCheska Iñigo
Lexter TarrielaLexter Tarriela
Samantha LeeSamantha Lee

Director

Samantha LeeRegionSoutheast AsiaIn archive2 filmsHeritagePhilippinesMore→

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