“A spare but supremely effective character study...Edralin’s film is a small wonder, alternately heartbreaking and buoyant.” The Globe & Mail

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Vancouver International Film Festival
Beijing International Film Festival

The winner of the Special Jury Award for narrative feature at SXSW, Island is the debut feature of Martin Edralin. The film centres on Joshua (Rogelio Balagtas), a shy middle-aged Filipino immigrant, who has lived in the comfort of his parents' home his entire life. As their health declines he longs for a partner, terrified of being alone after they pass.

Canada - 2021 - 1h 34m
Directed by: Martin Edralin
Written By: Martin Edralin
Starring: Rogelio Balagtas, Sheila Lotuaco, Esteban Comilang