PATOLI

An unusual young man and his eccentric friend travel through Cagayan on a culinary journey. While searching for comfort in familiar tastes, the protagonist realizes that his longing is not for the food, but for the memories of love, hardship, and home associated with those flavors.

This Philippine adventure drama was written and directed by Harvey Gozado. It is the second film he has directed, following his 2026 project SPEAR. Produced by In Bituin Pictures, the short film has a runtime of six minutes. The cast features Dan Irish Yuan Arao in the role of Jelo, alongside Lexus Dela Cruz who plays the character as a child. Other cast members include Vanessa Evilla as Ellaine and Farley Dascil as Mommy Zai.