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Lamas
2024 0 min Philippines R 18+
★7.5
Drama
Director: Christian Paolo Lat
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Description
In a small-town bakery, Mona feels trapped under her domineering father, Adon. Lina, a new employee rocks Mona's world and sparks desire. But Adon has other plans for his daughter. Torn between duty and passion, Mona must choose her own path.
Starring
Ataska Mercado
Actor
Christy Imperial
Actor
Mark Anthony Fernandez
Actor
Awards
BAFTA 2026
— Best Casting
BAFTA 2026
— Best Actor
BAFTA 2026
— Best Supporting Actor
BAFTA 2026
— Best Original Screenplay
Key opinion
This biographical drama chronicles the life of John Davidson as he navigates the societal stigma of Tourette syndrome from his isolated youth to becoming a prominent advocate. The film is widely praised for its empathetic, non-manipulative approach and Robert Aramayo’s nuanced, immersive performance.
| Acting | Robert Aramayo delivers a profound and authentic performance that avoids caricature, embodying the daily fatigue and vulnerability of living with Tourette syndrome. | |
| Direction | Director Kirk Jones successfully balances sharp tragicomedy with humanistic warmth, avoiding the pitfalls of typical tear-jerking melodrama. | |
| Emotion | The film’s focus on unconditional acceptance and the mentor-protagonist relationship offers a resonant, deeply moving emotional experience. | |
| Screenplay | Views on the narrative structure are divided; some appreciate the avoidance of embellished, traditional biopic tropes, while others feel the lack of fictional logic makes the story feel poorly structured. |