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“Anino” Film Details
- Director(s): MG Evangelista
- Writer(s): Stephanie Adams – Santos, MG Evangelista
- Distributor: NewFest
- Runtime: 0 Hour(s) and 14 Minutes
- Public Release Date (Film Festival – NewFest [More Coverage Of The 2025 Film Festival]): October 9, 2025
- Genre(s): Drama, Fantasy, LGBT+
- Content Rating: Not Rated
- Official Site Link
Movie Summary
On the day of Marta getting her first period, she not only grows closer to her crush, Clio, but also learns of a spirit that is passed down through her family, which comes just at the right time.
Cast and Characters
Marta (Emerson Basco)
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- Character Summary: An only child raised by their grandmothers, Marta, who later wishes to be known as Mar, is a bit introverted and has a longing to know more about her mother.
Clio (Marley Castro)
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- Character Summary: Clio is Marta’s only friend, or closest thing to it, whom Marta may have a crush on, but it isn’t clear yet if the feeling is mutual.
Review and Commentary
Highlight(s)
- You Want To Become Invested In Marta’s Story [83/100]
Overall
Our Rating (83/100): Positive (Worth Seeing)
From a missing mother to a supernatural entity, and Anino not caring about the usual taboo of boys not fighting girls, which was shocking, it presents a lot to dig into. Also, Marta, as quiet as she is, doesn’t get consumed by characters with bigger personalities and more lines, as the actress behind her has presence, and it makes this introduction not feel enough.
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