Never Knew Love Like This Before (2026)
Manila, 2009. Thirteen-year-old Gino passes his time through television and phone games—until he discovers his father's stash of adult DVDs. When he catches sight of his father flirting with a bar girl in a seedy karaoke joint, Gino begins to question his father's authority and morality. But it's through an unexpected bond through catfishing Giliw, a trans woman from the same nightlife underworld, using his father’s identity, that Gino slowly confronts his longings, boundaries, and the tender confusion of growing up.
Director: Ronnie Ramos
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: June 24, 2026
Cast
- Mimi Juareza - Giliw
- Jian Carlo Catabay - Gino
- Nel Estuya - Gilbert
Screenplay
- Ronnie Ramos (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Mark Francis Vicente
Original Language: tl
More Films by Director: Ronnie Ramos
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Never Knew Love Like This Before about?
- Manila, 2009. Thirteen-year-old Gino passes his time through television and phone games—until he discovers his father's stash of adult DVDs. When he catches sight of his father flirting with a bar girl in a seedy karaoke joint, Gino begins to question his father's authority and morality. But it's through an unexpected bond through catfishing Giliw, a trans woman from the same nightlife underworld, using his father’s identity, that Gino slowly confronts his longings, boundaries, and the tender confusion of growing up.
- Who directed Never Knew Love Like This Before?
- Never Knew Love Like This Before was directed by Ronnie Ramos.
- Who stars in Never Knew Love Like This Before?
- Never Knew Love Like This Before stars Mimi Juareza, Jian Carlo Catabay, Nel Estuya.
- How long is Never Knew Love Like This Before?
- Never Knew Love Like This Before has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).