Photo credit: Jao Daniel Elamparo via Mon Confiado

Get ready to cheer for another Filipino masterpiece on the international stage. Brillante Mendoza’s latest film, Motherland, is all set to make waves at the prestigious 2024 Busan International Film Festival. Known for his gritty and compelling storytelling, Mendoza is once again representing the Philippines in one of Asia's top film festivals. This time, he's bringing a powerful tale that delves deep into the struggles and triumphs of our nation.

Motherland will be competing against a stellar lineup of films from across Asia, including South Korea’s I Am Love by Baek Seungbin and So It Goes by Lee Haram, Aimitagai by Kusano Shogo and Traveling Alone by Ishibashi Yuho, Deal at the Border by Dastan Zhapar Ryskeldi, Village Rockstars 2 by Rima Das,Yen and Ai-Lee by Lin Tom Shu-Yu. It’s an exciting mix of stories that showcase the diversity of Asian cinema, and Motherland is more than ready to hold its own among these remarkable contenders.

The film features an intense performance by Mon Confiado, who takes on the role of Team Leader Ballesteros of the Special Action Force. If you’re following Confiado on Instagram, you might have caught a sneak peek of Motherland, where he shared some behind-the-scenes moments that already have fans buzzing with anticipation.

With Mendoza at the helm and a strong cast bringing the story to life, Motherland is sure to captivate audiences and critics alike at Busan. Let's show our support as this incredible film represents the Philippines on the international stage.