Contestant #4 (2016)
A young boy frequently visits an old man who lives alone, keeping him always in good company. One night, he chances upon the old man watching a dated clip of himself as a cross-dressing boy. This sparks within the young boy an interest to find out more about the old man's past. What he ultimately discovers aids both him and the old man towards a richer understanding of how the weight of life and identity should be carried.
Director: Celeste Joven, Kaj Palanca
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 18 min
Release Date: October 16, 2016
Cast
Screenplay
Cinematography: Tey Clamor
Editing: Carlo Francisco Manatad
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
Themes
Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
philippines, coming of age, cross dressing, cross dresser, short film
More Films by Director: Celeste Joven, Kaj Palanca
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Contestant #4 about?
- A young boy frequently visits an old man who lives alone, keeping him always in good company. One night, he chances upon the old man watching a dated clip of himself as a cross-dressing boy. This sparks within the young boy an interest to find out more about the old man's past. What he ultimately discovers aids both him and the old man towards a richer understanding of how the weight of life and identity should be carried.
- Who directed Contestant #4?
- Contestant #4 was directed by Celeste Joven, Kaj Palanca.
- Who stars in Contestant #4?
- Contestant #4 stars Joel Saracho, Elijah Canlas.
- How long is Contestant #4?
- Contestant #4 has a runtime of 18m (18 minutes).
- What genre is Contestant #4?
- Contestant #4 is a Drama film.
- Where was Contestant #4 produced?
- Contestant #4 was produced in Philippines.
- What are the themes of Contestant #4?
- The themes of Contestant #4 include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.