The Garden of Earthly Delights (2025)
In the slums of Manila, 11-year-old Ginto dreams of gang life over scavenging, rejecting his sister Asia’s care as she turns to sex work to survive. As Ginto falls for another boy in the gang, he’s forced to confront his identity and desires amid violence and poverty. Meanwhile, Dutch tourist Michael, consumed by dark impulses, descends into the city’s red-light district. When their paths cross, Ginto faces an impossible choice that will shape both their fates in a world where innocence is currency and survival comes at a cost.
Director: Morgan Knibbe
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 124 min
Release Date: May 29, 2025
Cast
- JP Rodriguez - Ginto
- Benjamin Moen - Michael
- Francesca Dela Cruz - Asia
- Bunny Cadag - Beyonce
- Jakab Golding
- John Michael Toling - Jojo
- Paula Mikaela Padon
- Ada Belamide
- Joshua Eliason - Tourist
- Janina Lorelei - Airport passenger
Screenplay
Music: Jose Antonio Buencamino
Cinematography: Frank van den Eeden
Editing: Xander Nijsten
Production: BALDR Film, Popple Pictures, CZAR Belgium
Country: Netherlands, Philippines, Belgium
Language: English, Tagalog
Original Language: tl
Keywords
metropolis, underage smoking, sex tourism, meth addiction
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Garden of Earthly Delights about?
- In the slums of Manila, 11-year-old Ginto dreams of gang life over scavenging, rejecting his sister Asia’s care as she turns to sex work to survive. As Ginto falls for another boy in the gang, he’s forced to confront his identity and desires amid violence and poverty. Meanwhile, Dutch tourist Michael, consumed by dark impulses, descends into the city’s red-light district. When their paths cross, Ginto faces an impossible choice that will shape both their fates in a world where innocence is currency and survival comes at a cost.
- Who directed The Garden of Earthly Delights?
- The Garden of Earthly Delights was directed by Morgan Knibbe.
- Who stars in The Garden of Earthly Delights?
- The Garden of Earthly Delights stars JP Rodriguez, Benjamin Moen, Francesca Dela Cruz, Bunny Cadag, Jakab Golding, John Michael Toling.
- How long is The Garden of Earthly Delights?
- The Garden of Earthly Delights has a runtime of 2h 4m (124 minutes).
- What genre is The Garden of Earthly Delights?
- The Garden of Earthly Delights is a Drama film.
- Where was The Garden of Earthly Delights produced?
- The Garden of Earthly Delights was produced in Netherlands, Philippines, Belgium.