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Better Angels Directed by: Written by: Haven Taranta Dan Horrigan Starring: Sophia Aslanides, Alex Hulmes, Tim Klotz, Mark Simkins ​ Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Children's Games Directed by: Written by: Kyle Acosta Kyle Acosta Starring: Kyle Acosta, Ryan Avey, Jason Brown When college students Rick (Tim Glidewell) and Charlie (Kyle Acosta) find themselves literally at each others throats, Rick gets a chance to get back at the privileged yet disturbed drug addled Charlie and all of the countless torment and bullying he and his mentally impaired brother have endured. After giving Charlie one final ultimatum leaving him cornered, paranoid, and alone. Charlie hatches a diabolical plan that will inadvertently change both their lives forever. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Soldier Bee Directed by: Written by: Alex Hardy Alex Hardy, Elizabeth Mason Starring: Shauna Macdonald, George Newton, Jamie Laird, Amy Roxburgh, & Katrina Ann Foster ★★★★★ Chris Olson, UK Film Review ​ "A brutally moving and psychologically affecting short film, Soldier Bee goes elbow deep into the harrowing suffering of someone with PTSD (Post-traumatic Stress Disorder), exploring the incredibly difficult assimilation that some war veterans face, and the pathological violence that can become entrenched in their being." Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Her Stories Director: Abd Al-Kader Habak Category: Best Documentary After ten years of the war in Syria, three women have managed to break cultural barriers and become someone they never thought they could be before the revolution. "Her Stories" narrates the struggles, successes, and dreams of three women from Syria. The unique storytelling technique delves into the challenges Fatma, Weam, and Malake had to face and the hard choices they were forced to take for their family, self, and land. From motherhood to abandoning families, disability and immigration, "Her Stories" discusses how the war moulded these women into revolutionary beings who defied cultural and societal barriers and strength and independence after living for ten years in a warzone. Check out the trailer for this UKFRF 2021 Official Selection. Book Your Place For Her Stories BOOK NOW

Day Shift Directed by: Written by: Fred Cavender Fred Cavender and Lloyd Lewis Starring: Mark Chapman, Ingrid Bakewell, Chris Assheton-Blair and Mark Denieffe ★★★ Annie Vincent, UK Film Review "The latest offering from Tuperhero Films has landed and this time it's a comedy. This is slightly less well trodden territory for Fred Cavender, following success with several sci-fi and horror style shorts, including The Damned and Unique, and Day Shift is, sadly, less impressive... ​ Whilst The Damned and Unique were commended for their generic conventions and the manipulation of those classic ideas, a principle Day Shift is still founded upon, it hasn't worked quite as well in this instance. There is some mild amusement and certainly the cinematography and characterisation is of note, but this film won't illicit much more than a few chuckles and certainly not the belly laughs we might expect. It is an enjoyable watch though. It is light-hearted, doesn’t take itself too seriously, and the writing is good enough to move you to irritation if nothing else... Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

2nd Opinions Directed by: Written by: Sara Bulloch Sara Bulloch Starring: Gina Macri, Dakota Nickels 2nd Opinions is a short film about a couple who use an app to anonymously crowdsource their relationship issues with strangers. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Fallen Directed by: Written by: Spencer Anderson Spencer Anderson Starring: Michael Watts, David McCann, Zachary Coleman, Oliver McDermid-Perring ★★★★ Chris Olson, UK Film Review "The romanticism of war is a familiar topic for audiences who have been gifted many stories of love existing within conflicts. Battlefields in distant lands, aside from creating harrowing violence and sorrow, also create that all-consuming romantic device - long distance relationships. In filmmaker Spencer Anderson's short film, Fallen, this long distance gets stretched through time as well as miles, allowing for an absorbing and achingly tender story of love. Based on the recollections of Gilbert Bradley, a soldier, the title Fallen has a double meaning. On the one hand referring to the tragic demise of all those who fell in WWII and on the other hand falling in love." Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Amani Directed by: Written by: Richard Kattah, Joivan Wade Ricardo McLeary-Campbell, Joivan Wade Starring: Joivan Wade, Ellis Witter, Karen Allen, Paul McKenzie, Chris Preddie OBE ★★★★★ Chris Olson, UK Film Review ​ "The coalescing turbulence of knife crime given a poetic edge in short film Amani, directed by Richard Kattan and Joivan Wade. Based on the true events of the titular Amani (Simpson, who produced the film), audiences play witness to a harrowing tale of inner-city tragedy that is laced with a life-affirming outlook." Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Devotion Directed by: Written by: Dan Horrigan Dan Horrigan Starring: Augustina Seymour, Marni Garfunkel, Tim Daish A room in a house that's a mausoleum. A husband and wife who have forgotten each other. A game they should not play. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Calamity Bot Directed by: Written by: Chas Harrington Chas Harrington Starring: Alex Marchi, Jason Farries, Roy Tsang A scientist creates an artificial intelligence robot with the ability to desire and to dream. It's first dream is to see the outside world but to do so he must prove to his creator that he is capable. However, his calamitous behaviour sees his dream of freedom inch further and further away. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

The Casting of an Innocent Woman Directed by: Written by: Jacob Thomas Pilgaard Jacob Thomas Pilgaard Starring: Rikke Westi, Camilla Bendix, Mads Kruse The young girl Sara is at her first major audition. It quickly goes south when the producer Annette pushes Sara to her limits in an attempt to see what the young girl is willing to do in order to get the role. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Unmasked Directed by: Written by: Akil Joefield Akil Joefield Starring: Shanique Alexis, Ephany Singh, Maria Shinelle Sookdar, Jemima Clarke "Everyone wants the truth, few can deal with its Reality." Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

One Bad Mice Directed by: Written by: Matthew Rafferty, Carlos Haney Matthew Rafferty Starring: Art Duarte, Blue McDonnell, Gary Head Feature film One Bad Mice (2009) from directors Matthew Rafferty and Carlos Haney. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Faro Directed by: Written by: Tony Ogunyinka Jd Roth-round Starring: Jason Beeston, Jd Roth-round Danny Benson is up on a murder charge but Agent Villinski wants more than just a confession from him. He presses Danny for more information on his connections to mob boss, Mr Gracey but seems to hold back and misdirect the FBI agent, pushing his buttons and sending him over the edge with frustration. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Abyss Directed by: Written by: V. R. Rao V. R. Rao Starring: Jonah Robinson, Lily Paige, Maximilien Kafel, Jay Manus, Rama Vallury Jonah Robinson narrates and plays the central character, an artist struggling to find work. Sitting outside a coffee shop a little boy (Maximilien Kafel) throws something at him which takes him back to a different time and space, and he discovers he has the ability to move objects with his mind. Will this help him find a job or make any headway with Jane (Lily Paige), the girl he likes? Unlikely if he can't learn to control his powers and get a grip on his ever changing reality. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Letters Directed by: Written by: Anthony Hett Anthony Hett Starring: Edward Davis, Gehane Strehler A poignant tale of friendship between a young postman (Malcolm) and a lonely old man (Kevin). Set on the day Malcolm finds out that Kevin has passed away, the film explores the relationship between the younger and older generations in our society today, as well as taking a close look at how lonely it can sometimes be living in a big city. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Sunday Worship Directed by: Written by: Samuel Dawe, Paul Holbrook Samuel Dawe, Paul Holbrook Starring: Brian Croucher, Annabel Leventon, Neil Maggs ★★★★★ Chris Olson, UK Film Review "Heartbreaking and stunningly filmed, short film Sunday Worship, written and directed by Paul Holbrook and Sam Dawe, is an unforgettable piece of storytelling, combining emotional heft with aching tragedy." Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

The Critic Directed by: Written by: Stella Velon Stella Velon Starring: Stella Velon ★★★★★ Chris Olson, UK Film Review "A meditation on fame, judgement and regret, filmmaker Stella Velon’s immensely impactful short film The Critic journeys into one character's own sense of self worth through the eyes of a vicious interviewer..." Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

F R E D Directed by: Written by: Alexander Jeremy Alexander Jeremy Starring: Nathan Gordon, Susie Kimnell, Shaun Prendergast Fred is described on its own Twitter page as being “a short film about grief, obsession and our ghosts.” I’m not so sure. I mean, it has all those things in it, sure, but I don’t know if that’s what it’s really about. A lot is going on in Fred: a lot to consider. And I’ll be damned if I can tell you precisely what. But I do know one thing...I really like it! Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

The Mole Directed by: Written by: Ambrose Smoke Ambrose Smoke Starring: Lauren Engels, Jonathon Sawdon Young corporate executive Angie deals with a disfiguring condition as she climbs her way up the career ladder. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

The Golden Shore Directed by: Written by: Fred Cavender Lloyd Lewis Starring: Paul Wilson, Bess Davies, Clair Gilmore ★★★★★ Chris Olson, UK Film Review "Short film The Golden Shore, directed by Fred Cavender and written by Lloyd Lewis, is a stylish and intelligent piece that explores the role of the individual during political strife, something all too familiar. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

The Redemption Act Directed by: Written by: Fred Cavender Fred Cavender Starring: Wyatt Reeves, Chris Assheton-Blair, Bess Davies, and Rob Lawrence ★★★★ Owen Herman, UK Film Review "The opening shots of The Redemption Act set up a mystery. An extreme act of violence committed by one enraged man on another as a woman watches on in horror poses many questions. These questions are answered surprisingly quickly as the short takes this seemingly simple set up and turns into something you really don’t see coming... Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Asra Directed by: Written by: Caio Cortonesi Caio Cortonesi Starring: Humberto Pedrancini, Débora Aquino, Caio Cortonesi A religious and traditionalist man, defeated by an incurable degenerative disease, decides to end with his own suffering. He entrusts his son Omar, with whom he has a difficult relationship, with the task of finding someone to end his pain. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

One Day Shoot Directed by: Written by: JD Roth-round Adam Starkey Starring: Adam Starkey, Leo Bidewell Bradley Tyler was flying through life and loving it. That is, until his past catches up with him and things take a turn for the worst! Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Go With God Directed by: Written by: Frank Harriman Frank Harriman Starring: Haqi Ali, Julian Boote, Jasmin Egner David Taylor has just half an hour to live. He is alone in his cell, in a foreign country, facing execution for something that isn't even a crime back home in Britain. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Fishing Directed by: Written by: Robbie Walsh Robbie Walsh Starring: Kellie Blaise, Patrick Murphy, Robbie Walsh A black-and-white short film from filmmaker Robbie Walsh. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Get Rich or Try Dying Directed by: Written by: Fred Cavender Fred Cavender, Lloyd Lewis Starring: Daragh O'Malley and Pedro Monteiro What goes around comes around, and not in the way Justin Timberlake wants us to believe, more in the way of trends, be it from fashion to art, to movie styles....and at the moment film is all about the 80’s. Ergh the 80’s. Bad music. bad hair, bad clothes....good horror films though. I don’t get it, I don’t get why we are in this renaissance of such an ugly period of time, but hey that’s just me, but you would have to live under a rock to not have noticed the surge of 80’s styles films and TV shows out there, from Stranger Things...another thing I don’t get the hype about, to movies like IT, we cannot get away from it. So here you have another one to add to the ever growing list, Get Rich or Try Dying, an 80’s style sci fi comedy about a scientist who steals pills from the laboratory he works in that help him travel through time. Rachel Pullen, UK Film Review Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Waiting Directed by: Written by: Anthony Hett Anthony Hett Starring: Rita Bernard-Shaw, Cleo Sylvestre, Clare Tyndall A day in the life of Frederica, a retired widow, who once led a full and content life but who now spends her days - waiting. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

LeSeurdmin Directed by: Written by: Nicholas de Fina Nicholas de Fina Starring: Austin Campion, Drew Current, Nicholas de Fina ★★★★ Chris Olson, UK Film Review ​ "Peter "Lizard Man" LeSeurdmin (Drew Current) is a deadbeat misanthrope who has alcoholic tendencies and severe depression - the perfect qualities for a hero then. After getting wasted in front of his partner Nicole's (Rasheeda Moore) parents and wreaking havoc across town, Peter's life starts to crumble. Not only does Nicole leave him, but a brew of extremely rare lizard beer leaves his body a medical marvel! Also, he has captured the attention of a villain known as The Grillmaster (no, not George Foreman), who speaks almost exclusively in food puns. The Grillmaster (Sam Pink) has sent his goons known as "Munions" (wordplaying Minions and Onions we think), to hunt him down." Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

The 38 to Hackney Directed by: Written by: Sebastian Shackel, Jordan Tonge Na Starring: Na Thousands of people commute to work every day, with an average travel time of 54 minutes. We explore the journeys of one of these commuters. His name is Brian. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

The Tape Directed by: Written by: Iacopo Navari Iacopo Navari Starring: Luca Murphy, Gordon Peaston A Black Mirror inspired dystopia where our dreams can be recorded and rewatched like an old college football game, writer-director Iacopo Navari’s vision of a not too distant technological future is captivating but the actual story built within the world-building does lack the same ingenuity. Subconscious imagination has become a commodity in Navari’s film as Joel Hume desperate to regain his ability to dream calls the Sandman corporation to help him recapture his happiest dream revolving around his ex-girlfriend. Joel is visited by dream repairman Bob who does a begins a full brain diagnostic to find a solution to Joel’s predicament. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Swingers Director: Harvard John Category: Best Comedy Film Four neurotic and highly competitive university students battle it out for the last spot on Britain's first ever Collegiate Crazy Golf Tour. Check out the trailer for this UKFRF 2021 Official Selection. Book Your Place For Swingers BOOK NOW

Inside Directed by: Written by: George Hellings Elliot Mair Starring: Jonathan Skye-O'Brien, Ellis Rother A 4-minute short film starring Jonathan Skye-O'Brien and Ellis Rother. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

A Poet's Seat Directed by: Written by: Martin Del Carpio Martin Del Carpio, Emanuele Michetti Starring: Stefan Bandic This thoughtful film by Martin Del Carpio attempts to explain the feelings of an immigrant making a new life. He was himself born in Venezuela but raised in New York and able to draw on very personal and intimate experience. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Istanbul Directed by: Written by: Muhlis Gürsoy Muhlis Gürsoy Starring: NA The short movie introduces a wonderful journey starting from Denizli Çardak Airport. Discover the hidden beauty behind the historical city, Istanbul. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Triangle Directed by: Written by: Péter Engelmann Péter Engelmann Starring: Lili Vetlényi, József S. Kovács, Dániel Gaál, Dávid Zoltán György, Lilla Kovács, Simon Bazsányi ​ Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Holdout Directed by: Written by: Brian L. Tan Christina Burlison Starring: Toshi Toda, Mick Tolbert, Joji Yoshida, Wesley John, Ajax Maharlika HOLDOUT is based off the true story of a Japanese WWII Lieutenant who got left behind on an island in South East Asia after the war. He never got the memo that the war ended so he kept on fighting and only surrendered in the 1970s, nearly 30 years after the war ended. Our film is a gritty, dark dramatization of another soldier who didn't surrender when he encounters an American tourist from the modern world. It is also a character study on how people are neither good nor bad, but sometimes perpetrate evil because it is sometimes so ingrained in their way of life that they can't bear to lose the sense of purpose it gives them. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

How To Love You Directed by: Written by: Bridgette Ong Bridgette Ong Starring: Sherry Tao, Lynn Chia, Yong Jun, Patricia Hwan An Asian mother accidentally discovers her daughter's sexuality and she struggles to accept her for who she is. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Woodfalls Directed by: Written by: David Campion David Campion, Ben Simpson Starring: Matthew Ferdenzi, Michelle Crane, Gareth Bennett-Ryan When a family of travellers move to a rural town, conflict ensues amongst the locals. Stigmatised as 'gypsies', they are not welcomed into the community. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

When the Tar Leaks Red Director: Dominic Stewart Category: Best Short Film As Lamia sleeps, she is once again haunted by her subconscious as the manifestation of her past guilt takes hold. As she struggles to fight back, she realises that all isn't as it seems. Rooted in/inspired by the Greek Mythology tale of Lamia and Hera. Check out the trailer for this UKFRF 2021 Official Selection. Book Your Place For When the Tar Leaks Red BOOK NOW

Hold Me Down Directed by: Written by: Niclas Gillis Niclas Gillis Starring: Tianna Allen, Prince Richard Combs, Tanisha Lambright, Cheryl Juniaus ★★★★★ Chris Olson, UK Film Review "A tale of urban survival in this harrowing short drama from writer director Niclas Gillis. Hold Me Down is a ferocious denunciation of the roles some women are forced into in order to endure life as others want them to... Tianna Allen is superb in the leading role, occupying the tragedy of her character with grace. As she traverses the dangerous city streets in the dark, having left her not-so-home-sweet-home only to enter the lion’s den surrounded by vicious predators, no inch of Chastity’s life is safe or welcoming and Allen is marvellous at depicting the endurance of it all. Prince Richard Combs serves up a worthy turn as the good-for-nothing ex, whilst the aforementioned formidable screen time of Cheryl Juniaus is something to behold and completely captivating. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

A Crucifying Feeling Directed by: Written by: Evan Tapper, Liam Billingham Paris Kalamaras Starring: Jonathan Skye-O'Brien , Junann Donaghue A 4-minute short film starring Jonathan Skye-O'Brien and Junann Donaghue. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

The Visit Directed by: Written by: Shane Andries Vishwas Starring: Vishwas, Amr El-Bayoumi, David Harris, Ed Cooney, Ari Barkan, & Anthony O'Connell ★★★★ Chris Olson, UK Film Review "Stoking the fire of racial tensions is an essential way to explore its complicated issues and damaging effect on communities. Short film The Visit, directed by Shane Andries, is a smart and compelling take on the current climate of volatility which surrounds particular stereotypes and manages to approach the topic with a unique perspective. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Yemen - The Silent War Directed by: Written by: Sufian Abulohom Sufian Abulohom Starring: N/A ★★★★ Chris Olson, UK Film Review "Tackling the devastating social effect of the Yemen civil war, this short documentary from filmmaker Sufian Abulohom is an emotionally ferocious undertaking that wrestles brilliantly with the crippling fear of living through a war zone and the impossibility of forgiving those who have dropped bombs on your family and community. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

The Jigsaw Directed by: Written by: Basil Al-Safar, Rashad Al-Safar Basil Al-Safar, Rashad Al-Safar Starring: Daragh O'Malley and Pedro Monteiro ★★★★★ Chris Olson, UK Film Review "Told with mystery, suspense, and intrigue, short film The Jigsaw is an absolute marvel. Written and directed by Basil Al-Safar and Rashad Al-Safar, it tells the tale of one man (Pedro Monteiro) who travels to a small town to purchase the titular Jigsaw. Once there, the vendor of the shop (Daragh O'Malley) foretells of the Jigsaw's mysterious nature, and that it always returns to him... Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Something Crunchy Directed by: Written by: Fred Cavender Fred Cavender Starring: Bess Davies, Rob Lawrence, Jair Massiah, Heather Ancliff, Chris Assheton-Blair ★★★★ Chris Olson, UK Film Review "In a world where the truth is an increasingly elusive concept, short thriller Something Crunchy, from writer/director Fred Cavender, is a topical and technically impressive piece. Focusing on the investigations of freelance journalist Robyn (Bess Davies), the story unravels like a classic crime caper but for the modern age... Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Strike Team Justice Director: Jeremy Dubin, Ryan Lewis Category: Best Short Film Jimmy spends almost every night in his Palace of Isolation, studying his favorite superheroes. But tonight is different. He may have just cracked the storyline for the next big budget blockbuster. Probably not, but you never know. Check out the trailer for this UKFRF 2021 Official Selection. Book Your Place For Strike Team Justice BOOK NOW

Overcast Directed by: Written by: Anthony Kalmeta Anthony Kalmeta Starring: Connor Falk, Daniela Nyffenegger, Lane Wray Connor Falk plays Eric, a young teenager whose life is thrown into chaos when his mother (Daniela Nyffenegger) disappears under mysterious circumstances. Eric’s father (Lane Wray) insists his mother has abandoned them and run away into a new life without them, but something irks our young protagonist, who starts to question and challenge his father, and indeed his own memories of his mother. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Betrayed Directed by: Written by: Matthew Sawyer Holly Bishop Starring: Wayne Edge, Jack McGarry, Ian Ray-White, Robin Lyons, Emily Rose Holt Shane is kidnapped after being accused of attempted rape on his friend's sister, but is he actually guilty? Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films

Supot Directed by: Written by: Phil Giordano Phil Giordano Starring: John Arcilla, Mercedes Cabral, Andrei Fajarito and Kinopi Malbas This the subject of Phil Giordano’s tightly focussed NYU Tisch thesis script, focussing on Rene-Boy (Andrei Fajarito), who isn’t too keen on having his rite-of-passage surgery, performed by his own father Itoy (John Arcilla), rock-sharpened knife in hand. This theme of youth’s disdain for the importance placed on tradition and conformity is a well-worn path, but has rarely been shown in this way. Want to know what UK Film Review thought? FILM REVIEW Trailer Watch the Free Movie Back to Free Films