Moonglow

Set in 1970s Manila, this crime drama focuses on a disillusioned police detective who secretly planned a successful heist. She is assigned to investigate the theft alongside her former partner and lover, a detective driven by an obsession with the truth. This creates a central conflict as the woman must help solve the very crime she orchestrated while keeping her involvement hidden from her colleague.

Written and directed by Isabel Sandoval, the film follows her previous work, Lingua Franca, released in 2020. Sandoval also stars in the lead role as Dahlia, appearing alongside Arjo Atayde as Charlie and Jhoanna San Juan as Nun. The production was a collaboration between companies from Singapore, the Philippines, and Japan, including Momo Film Co, Daluyong Studios, Yaman Films, and Nathan Studios. The project was completed with a budget of 1 million USD.