CFF: Filipiñana

The Maynila Country Club is a 74-hectare compound with enough facilities to keep the creme-de-la-creme of Philippine society insulated from the country’s socio-political problems.

Amidst all the opulence roams Isabel (Jorrybel Agoto), a quiet and shy 17 year-old who works as a tee-girl on the golf course.

Just like Alice, she follows a strange trail of signs to discover what's hidden underneath the surface of luxury and good manners.

Filipiñana is Rafael Manuel's debut feature, developed from a short film of the same name, also starring Agoto: a testament to his commitment to film form, consistency, and unravelling mysteries.

The Cambridge Film Festival is presented by the Cambridge Film Trust, a registered charity widening access to cinema and supporting emerging talent through film, education and community programmes.