Cinemalaya 2013: Nuwebe by Joseph Laban

Inspired by the actual story of one of the youngest mothers in Philippine history, “Nuwebe” follows the story of Krista who at the tender age of 9 got pregnant from the sexual abuse perpetrated by her own father. What follows is a story of struggle and renewal. Krista’s story is complex. She refuses to see herself as a victim. Despite her situation, she demonstrates an incredible level of resilience and determination to overcome the trauma of her past. Her mother on the other hand is torn between her love for her child and her love for her husband. Starring: Barbara Miguel, Jake Cuenca, Nadine Samonte, Anita Linda, Manny Castaneda, Renaissance Tuason, Isadora Villasquez, Archie Adamos, Mikael Liwag, Renerich Ocon, Blair Arellano, Mariah Fernandez

Sineng Pambansa 2013: Lihis starring Jake Cuenca, Joem Bascon and Lovi Poe

Award-winning screenplay writer Ricky Lee collaborates with Joel Lamangan for the movie 'Lihis'. Aside from the political side of the film, it will surely draw interest from the moviegoers due to the steamy scenes between Joem Bascon and Jake Cuenca.

ANINO FULL TRAILER

ANINO consists of characters tackling their own "shadows" -- children, teens and adults who have life issues that they can not or refuse to resolve. It is at a retreat house where these characters meet each other and share their personal struggles, in an attempt to exorcise their demons.

Mr. Paradiso (Jake Cuenca) encourages the retreat participants to share their stories with each other, hoping to find comfort in the thought that they are not alone in their suffering. In ANINO, the retreat participants wonder who among them needs help the most;

Zyra, a young teen, shares how she can not find the courage to forgive herself for being the reason why her sister died.

Camille, a transgender who was molested by her stepfather, an event which caused her mother to take her own life.

Rino, who is hiding from the authorities after murdering an uncle who wronged him.

Marcing, who can not move on after his wife's death.

Weng, who despises herself for being less of what people think as beautiful yet refuses to acknowledge the purity of her heart.

Isabel, who wants to separate from her unfaithful spouse and is contemplating on aborting her unborn child.

At the retreat, they learn to forgive, to let go, and move on. They realize that they have a choice in the battles they need to conquer in life. In the end, it is the shadows who lead the living into the light.

HIV: Si Heidi, Si Ivy at si V

Kapamilya actor Jake Cuenca finally faced the biggest challenge of his showbiz career, which is appearing in an indie film. The actor expressed that he has no regrets since the experience made him appreciate his craft more.

HIV: Si Heidi, Si Ivy at si V is a story about a documentarist who interviews a number of individuals who acquired the HIV virus. Iza Calzado and PRecious Lara Quigaman play significant roles in the movie. Also included are Will Devaughn, IC Mendoza, Candy Pangilinan and Maria Isabel Lopez. This movie is suppported by DOH