Love Language

Filipino

Agapito, 17, has forgotten how to speak Tagalog — until his childhood crush Maria returns from the Philippines. To win her back, he secretly learns the language. But when Maria realizes he only did it for her, she gets mad and walks away. In the end, it''s his little sister who reconnects him to his roots.

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In-Person

ScotiaBank Theater Vancouver - Aud 4

Nov 14

Credits

Director(s):

Jeziah Salvar

Biography(s):

Here''s the bio cut to 50 words: Jeziah Rabbi Salvar was born in Davao, Philippines, where he earned a Mining Engineering degree before discovering filmmaking. Self-taught, he worked as a freelance videographer and editor, later editing for YouTubers. Now studying film at Confederation College in Canada, he tells grounded stories of ordinary people navigating love, loss, memory, and hope.

Producer(s):

Confederation College

Writer(s):

Jeziah Salvar

Cast:

Andres Alimpangog, Kezia Anzo

Cinematographer(s):

Derrick Mattathil

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Details

Premiere Status:

World Premiere

Year:

2026

Running Time:

9

Language(s):

Filipino, English

Subtitles:

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venue

venues:

ScotiaBank Theater Vancouver - Aud 4