Heartland Film Festival: Blanka

NARRATIVE FEATURE / FINALIST / 75 MINUTES
ITALY, JAPAN, THE PHILIPPINES / 2015
Director: Kohki Hasei
Writer: Kohki Hasei
Producer: Flaminio Zadra
Cast: Cydel Gabutero, Peter Millari, Jomar Bisuyo, Raymond Camacho, Ruby Ruiz

Blanka, an 11-year-old living alone in Manila, survives by begging and stealing from tourists.
She dreams of buying a mom, but she has to make countless efforts in order to collect enough
money. An opportunity arises when Blanka meets Peter, a 55-year-old blind street musician
who teaches her how to sing. Concerned with Blanka’s well-being, Peter decides to take her
to an orphanage, something which makes her run away and face the dangers of the streets
once again.

Contains brief strong language, some mature themes

In Tagalog with English subtitles
Drama
Feel Good
World
Filmmaker Scheduled to Attend:
Kohki Hasei,
Director/Writer