''Fin'' () is a 2023 Philippine mystery

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written and directed by Ryan Machado in his directorial debut. The film starring Shun Mark Gomez, Bon Andrew Lentej, and Cedrick Juan is about a 16-year-old boy in 2001 who, while searching for his father in the most unlikely of places, becomes mystified by two movie-like characters who appear in his small town. It was selected in the Generation 14plus section at the

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, where it has its International premiere on 17 February and compete for Crystal Bear for the Best Film.

Synopsis

In cinematic world, Andoy crafts intricate narratives as he watches films, hoping to uncover answers to the lifelong questions that haunt him: Who is he, and who is his father? Despite his vivid imaginings, reality remains elusive. However, when two enigmatic characters—Ariel, a captivating hairdresser with an inexplicable allure, and Isidro, a mysterious man sporting long hair and possessing a VCD player—emerge in Andoy's hometown, his fascination knows no bounds. As he becomes entangled in their complex lives, the line between fiction and reality blurs. Now, Andoy faces a crucial decision: Should he conclude his years-long quest for his father with a dramatic flourish or a quiet acceptance?

Cast

* Shun Mark Gomez as Andoy * Bon Andrew Lentejas as Pido * Cedrick Juan as Isidro * Serena Magiliw as Ariel * Jay Gonzaga as Julio * Senanda as Fe * Adelyn Fabon as Mrs. Tirol * Glenn Mas as Mr. Rufon

Release

''Fin'' had its premiere at

19th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival The 19th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival was held from August 4 – 13, 2023 in Metro Manila, Philippines with the theme being “IlumiNasyon” (illumination). A total of ten full-length features and ten short films competed. The festival w ...

in Full-Length Features on 5 August 2023. It had its International premiere on 17 February 2024, as part of the

, in Generation 14plus. In February 2024, Pluto Film Film acquired the international sales rights of the film.

Reception

Lida Bach reviewing in Movie Break rated the film 3.5/10 and giving negative review wrote, "The amateurish camera and scene design, the cramped acting and the visibly overwhelmed extras make the title a program."

Accolades

References

External links

* {{IMDb title
''Fin''
at Teddy Award

at Berlinale 2023 films 2023 LGBTQ-related films Philippine LGBTQ-related films 2020s Tagalog-language films Philippine drama films 2023 directorial debut films