In Tondo, Manila, a young girl named Jasmine witnesses the killing of her parents and younger brother by a drug lord syndicate. She unknowingly makes a deal with the devil to seek revenge in exchange for her soul. The people in her life who care for her are doing all they can to save her for a bigger purpose.
Complex relationships between mothers and daughters are far from a new concept, whether the strain comes from abandonment, beliefs, or trauma. In My Only Wish, an Incluvie Film Festival submission, Brenda Gutierrez’s take on her character’s maternal divide comes in the form of abandonment.
Pressure is an unambiguously great movie, lead by convincing performances, a well-crafted script, good direction, and at least some social awareness.
So do I recommend that people see this movie, yes 100%, but do I think they are going to come out of it with 80 hot takes, yes 100%.
A family adventure film that features Hawaiian culture with a representative director and a diverse cast.
Tired of being cooped up in their cages, the critters escape the Australian zoo and try to find their way to the outback.
