In the mountain villages of Lubo and Tulgao, the ancient hand‑tapped tattoos of Kalinga carry centuries of history. Once marks of bravery, beauty, and belonging, these intricate patterns are now at a crossroads. The last master mambabatok work to pass their sacred knowledge to a new generation. Young apprentices step forward, learning the rhythm, ritual, and meaning behind each tap. Together, they keep pambabatok alive, ensuring its legacy continues into the future.

With the aid of a locket necklace, a Chinese woman suffering from dementia is able to gradually recall memories from her past.

In this barrio, the number of child warrior grows when their illiterate teacher disappears and education is ignored.

Ronnie Liang plays the character of Mario/Galogo, an up-and-coming graphic novelist who plunges into the territory of the exalted, the charmed and the bizarre set against the city of Manila. As Mario explores the Manila art scene, he becomes entangled with different personalities that will lead him.

The story of Jose Abad Santos is weaved together through interviews with descendants, top World War 2 Philippine historians, official documents, and excerpts from articles written by Abad Santos’ son, Pepito, who was with his father through his last days.