Primetime Mother

Philippines, Singapore202315 minTagalog with English subtitlesComedy, Drama

The audition process for an exploitative game show becomes the latest test of a long-suffering mother’s fortitude and tenacity.

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Directors Bio

Sonny Calvento

Sonny Calvento is a director, writer, and producer based in Manila. At the age of 19, he worked as a drama writer for ABS-CBN, the largest broadcasting network in the Philippines.

This film is part of the Shorts Presentation: THE STRANGE, THE ODD, AND THE FAMILIAR shorts programme.

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