Queen Mother (Inang Reyna)

English

Dolores shows up at her son Isaac''s apartment, bringing supplies for his upcoming performance. What begins as a routine drop-off soon unravels into an evening of unexpected vulnerability. Amid shared memories and painful revelations, Dolores and Isaac grapple with the sacrifices, silence, and secrets that have strained their bond, each wondering if healing is still within reach.

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In-Person

Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas - Aud 9

Nov 08

Credits

Director(s):

King Louie Palomo

Biography(s):

King Louie Palomo is a queer Filipino-Canadian filmmaker whose work builds intimate worlds around family, grief, queerness, memory, and the ordinary rituals people use to survive what remains unsaid. His films as director and producer have screened at festivals including Palm Springs ShortFest, HollyShorts, Inside Out, Out on Film Atlanta, Whistler, image+nation, Melbourne, Warsaw, and others. He holds a diploma in film from Vancouver Film School and is an alumnus of the Canadian Film Centre’s Norman Jewison Film Program: Director’s Lab.

Producer(s):

Shaista Roshan, Priyanka Shailendra

Writer(s):

King Louie Palomo

Cast:

Ma-Anne Dionisio, Aldrin Bundoc

Cinematographer(s):

Lester Millado