10 Metro Manila Film Festival Movies to Watch This Christmas 2024

"My Future You" is a charming blend of romance, comedy, and fantasy. It follows Karen (Francine Diaz) and Lex (Seth Fedelin), who connect through an online dating app and discover they are separated by 15 years, linked by a magical comet. As they strive to change the past and redefine their futures, they embark on a love story that transcends time.

Another kilig overload entry! Carlo Aquino and Julia Barretto reunite in a captivating film that promises to enchant audiences. Woody, played by Aquino, returns to Japan after seven years and meets Lynlyn, portrayed by Barretto. With her unique ability to sense joy or harm through touch, their connection leads to an unforgettable emotional journey.

If you’re a horror movie fan, don’t miss "Uninvited" in theaters. Starring Vilma Santos, Aga Muhlach, and Nadine Lustre, this thrilling drama takes place in a billionaire's lavish mansion during an extravagant birthday celebration. As the night spirals into chaos, expect buried secrets and shocking revelations to keep you on the edge of your seat!

Experience Judy Ann Santos's chilling return in her latest horror film. Join Monet and her mother, Rosa, as they cope with losing their family patriarch during the nine days of pasiyam. As unsettling secrets emerge, what starts as mourning quickly escalates into a haunting tale filled with malevolent forces that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Prepare for a thrilling addition to the MMFF: "Strange Frequencies: Taiwan Killer Hospital." This horror film follows a group of Filipino amateur ghost hunters investigating Xinglin General Hospital in Taiwan, one of Asia's most haunted places. Starring Jane De Leon, Enrique Gil, MJ Lastimosa, Raf Pineda, and Ryan "Zarckaroo" Azurin, it promises spine-chilling revelations and unsettling scares.

"Green Bones" is a gripping suspense drama that follows notorious criminal Domingo Zamora (Dennis Trillo) as he plots his escape from a high-security prison. Dedicated correctional officer Javier Gonzaga (Ruru Madrid) is committed to stopping him, creating an intense battle of power and justice that keeps viewers on edge.

This action thriller is a must-see at this year’s Metro Manila Film Festival! Arjo Atayde plays an ex-special forces operative with PTSD who must protect Julia Montes’s character from a corrupt police squad connected to a drug cartel. The film offers thrilling action and emotional depth that will resonate with viewers.

Don’t miss The Kingdom, an action-drama film by Vic Sotto and Piolo Pascual, for the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival. It occurs in the Kaharian ng Kalayaan, an uncolonized land filled with power struggles. The film focuses on loyalty, freedom, and fighting for what’s right. With a great cast that includes Vic Sotto, Piolo Pascual, Cristine Reyes, Sue Ramirez, and Sid Lucero, The Kingdom is a must-see.

Vice Ganda returns with his latest comedy film, And the Breadwinner Is. The story follows Bambi Salvador (played by Vice Ganda), an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) in Taiwan, who returns to her hometown in Pampanga to find her family home in disarray. She works with her family to revive Papsy’s Panaderyuh, a unique bakery and funeral parlor. Featuring talents like Eugene Domingo and Joel Torre, this heartfelt film celebrates resilience and the sacrifices made for the family.

Are you a fan of musical films? Don’t miss "Himala: Isang Musikal" in theaters this December! This adaptation follows Elsa, a young woman from Cupang, whose claim of a divine vision during an eclipse attracts desperate pilgrims seeking hope. The line between faith and deception blurs as the story unfolds, leading to chaos and unexpected twists.

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