A Far Away Life

In the Philippines: The coming-of-age story of Tess, a beautiful, hot-blooded Filipina who must choose between her true love and the welfare of her family. The film wends its way through country villages, lush jungle and idyllic, palm-lined beaches, featuring two stars of Philippine cinema, Cesar Montano and Joross Gamboa. An energized musical score celebrates the soulful BisRock artists of the Visayan Islands with more than 20 original songs.

Director: Tim Fitzharris

Cast: Joross Gamboa, Cesar Montano, Van Baehr, Sophia Bacor, Jesse Fitzharris, Georgia Jauslin, Anabelle Fitzharris

Audience-only score — full critic data not yet in the ReelXO vault.