God BLISS Our Home (2017)

God BLISS Our Home (2017) poster

For 10 years, Nawruz has lived in BLISS, a former government housing project that has now become a shelter for local migrants, city workers, and university students. Originally from the southern Philippines, he has decided to stay in Manila not only for work opportunities but also for the comfort and freedom of urban living. But staying in Manila isn’t easy— and it isn’t cheap either. He accepts freelance design and animation work, sells beauty products, joins a community lending scheme, and thinks of renting a whole flat in BLISS and lease its rooms to others to earn and save money. One day, his mother calls and asks him to come home. She is worried about his financial troubles and offers to help.Reluctantly, he agrees and uses this opportunity to connect again with his family, especially with his mother whose values have always been old-fashioned.

Director: Nawruz Paguidopon
Genre: Documentary, Animation
Runtime: 74 min
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Editing: Lawrence S. Ang
Production: Boda Media Group, Pananaw Studio
Country: Philippines, South Korea
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is God BLISS Our Home about?
For 10 years, Nawruz has lived in BLISS, a former government housing project that has now become a shelter for local migrants, city workers, and university students. Originally from the southern Philippines, he has decided to stay in Manila not only for work opportunities but also for the comfort and freedom of urban living. But staying in Manila isn’t easy— and it isn’t cheap either. He accepts freelance design and animation work, sells beauty products, joins a community lending scheme, and thinks of renting a whole flat in BLISS and lease its rooms to others to earn and save money. One day, his mother calls and asks him to come home. She is worried about his financial troubles and offers to help.Reluctantly, he agrees and uses this opportunity to connect again with his family, especially with his mother whose values have always been old-fashioned.
Who directed God BLISS Our Home?
God BLISS Our Home was directed by Nawruz Paguidopon.
How long is God BLISS Our Home?
God BLISS Our Home has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
What genre is God BLISS Our Home?
God BLISS Our Home is a Documentary, Animation film.
Where was God BLISS Our Home produced?
God BLISS Our Home was produced in Philippines, South Korea.