THE GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS

In the slums of Manila, 11-year-old Ginto dreams of gang life over scavenging, rejecting his sister Asia’s care as she turns to sex work to survive. As Ginto falls for another boy in the gang, he’s forced to confront his identity and desires amid violence and poverty. Meanwhile, Dutch tourist Michael, consumed by dark impulses, descends into the city’s red-light district. When their paths cross, Ginto faces an impossible choice that will shape both their fates in a world where innocence is currency and survival comes at a cost.

The Crew

JP Rodriguez

Ginto

Benjamin Moen

Michael

Francesca Dela Cruz

Asia

Bunny Cadag

Beyonce

Jakab Golding

John Michael Toling

Jojo

Paula Mikaela Padon

Ada Belamide

Joshua Eliason

Tourist

Janina Lorelei

Airport passenger