Ivan Zaldarriaga

Three men. Three stories. Noel, a fisherman battling with his curiosity, commits a grave mistake and ends up paying the price. Xander, a man assigned to track down an evasive drug pusher, finds the man’s blind daughter who is longing for her island hometown instead. Emman, a stranger seeking refuge in a seaside village, is befriended by a local who asks for his help but finds that there is more to the boy than what meets the eye. Huwebes Huwebes is a triptych of stories that embraces the sea, depicting different lives, all battling one war.

In a rural seaside town, north of Cebu, Philippines, fisher folks face the harsh reality of human-induced environmental conditions. Fueled by the consequences of dwindling marine resources, Randy, a late 20's fisherman, has delved into the world of cockfighting. He wants to make his first try in the town's derby. His mother tells him that he can find hope and luck if he participates in the city's solemn procession for the feast of Senior Santo Nino. At the same time, Tonyo, a fellow fisher folk, invites Randy to take part in their fight against coral harvesters. Ultimately, Randy has to make a choice between his devotion or the struggle of the people.