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SURFACE TENSION

Directed by Gabriela Serrano, Mariana Serrano
Philippines, 2025
Short
  • 1717 minutes

Synopsis

When competitive swimmer Bulet returns to her hometown in Laguna for a wedding, she finds herself drowning out of water. Blending archival photos and underwater shots, this retelling of the siren myth explores the inseparable losses of love, land, and lineage.

Synopsis

When competitive swimmer Bulet returns to her hometown in Laguna for a wedding, she finds herself drowning out of water. Blending archival photos and underwater shots, this retelling of the siren myth explores the inseparable losses of love, land, and lineage.