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When We Danced

When We Danced

2023•20m•Drama•Music

An award-winning short film about a Filipino manong who left his homeland in search of a better life in America. As he grapples with his own unfulfilled dreams, he discovers a newfound purpose in teaching his grandson how to dance, leading to a transformative journey of love, loss, and self-discovery.

Ryan Moore · Writer

Ryan Moore · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime20m
LanguageEN
Release DateApr 19, 2023

Actors

Darion Basco

Darion Basco

Young Rommel

Angeline Jara

Young Lily

Nenita P. Domingo

Lily

Thel Brings

Rommel

Jace Izuno

Michael

Auriel Branson

Sophie

Jade Janet

Seamstress

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