Trench

Trench

Trench

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Trench

"Defy the stars."

2024

2h 0m

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Science Fiction

Mystery

Drama

Overview

The discovery of a mysterious alien shell in a trench transforms the lives of two star-crossed lovers, Paleng and Eliong, and their threatened coastal village in Davao City, unearthing secrets deeper than the surrounding perilous waters.

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Cinemalaya Foundation

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Cast & crew

4 featured cast members

Starring

Edmund M. Telmo

Edmund M. Telmo

Paleng

Andre Miguel

Andre Miguel

Eliong

Sue Prado

Sue Prado

Mrs. Buhisan

Fe GingGing Hyde

Fe GingGing Hyde

Creative team

Directed by: Joshua Caesar Medroso
Written by: Joshua Caesar Medroso
Produced by: Gutierrez Mangansakan II
Jake Consing

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