CROSS MY HEART AND HOPE TO DIE

Mila struggles as she remains unpaid at work and a love interest becomes a source of comfort through his constant phone calls. But a promise of hope may also lead to tragedy and sad love songs.

Director: Sam Manacsa
Philippines, 2023
17:00 min | trailer

Sam Manacsa worked as Art Director on award-winning films such as Carlo Francisco Manatad’s Whether the Weather Is Fine. Her short film, If People Such as We Cease to Exist (2016), was selected at Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Competition. Her first feature, The Void Is Immense on Idle Hours, is currently in development.

Sam Manacsa, Director of Cross My Heart And Hope To Die (2023)

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