“Which happiness will you hold onto?”
Maya, a young woman residing on a quaint fishing island in the Philippines, carries the weight of her family's financial struggles, but her life takes a turn when Nilo, a fisherman from a neighboring area, arrives on the island for the squid-fishing season. However, the harsh reality of their precarious financial situation looms over them, threatening the stability of their life together.
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Cast
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Angela Villarin
Maya
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Jade Makawili
Nilo
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Kevin Reams
Luke
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Michael Bacalso
Mario
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Pier Uno
Randolph Valmoria
Briana
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Dion Seco Cecilio
Kulas
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Gitlo
Jolaica Amiana
Michelle
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Ellah Mae Cuaton
Rona
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Arvin Cabajes
Luis
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Cris Fuego Director · Neil Angelo Briones Cinematographer George Macapagal Editor
First release August 23, 2025 · Produced in Philippines · Production 0House Co.
Production
Sunny Toys Entertainment Productions
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0House Co.
Production
Philippines
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Original title
Pinikas
Original language
Tagalog
Spoken on screen
Tagalog
Release dates
Philippines · August 23, 2025
Premiere
Philippines · May 6, 2026
Limited theatrical · Pelikula ng Bayan: Cinematheques
No release date listed for United States.
Canada
October 30, 2025 · Premiere · Forest City Film Festival
August 20, 2026 · Premiere · Regina International Film Festival and Awards, Canadian Premiere
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