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A Far Away Life

A Far Away Life
★ 8.0/10•2026•1h 39m•G•Drama•Romance

Sometimes You Make the Wrong Decision for all the Right Reasons

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.

Tim Fitzharris · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageEN
Release DateMay 1, 2026

Actors

Joross Gamboa

Joross Gamboa

Ryan

Cesar Montano

Cesar Montano

The Doctor

Van Baehr

Van

Sophia Bacor

Young Tess

Jesse Fitzharris

Young Ryan

Georgia Jauslin

Tess

Anabelle Fitzharris

Reesie

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