John Christopher Ventura

While Philip—a grade 5 student—is happily playing FLAMES, one of his classmates suddenly snatches his paper and threatens him to reveal his crush on Kenneth Agapitos. Because of the fear and offensive remarks, Philip throws a bag in the face of his bully classmate to stop him from telling others about his secret crush, resulting in a dispute. And the need to force his busy mother, Delandra, to attend school to avoid suspension.

Inspired by true events, Mallari tells the horrific story of Fr. Severino Mallari, a 19th century priest during the Spanish occupation and his descent into madness. The film recounts Father Mallari’s life and work as a parish priest in Pampanga, where he reportedly murdered 57 people to aid his ailing mother.