MMFF finalists

These full-length features (in no particular order) are the official finalists in the coming Metro Manila Film Festival’s New Wave section: Arlyn de la Cruz’s “Maratabat (Pride and Honor),” Jason Paul Laxamana’s “Magkakabaung (The Coffin Maker),” Maria Diane Ventura’s “Mulat (Awaken),” Ato Bautista’s “Gemini,” Zig Dulay’s “M (Mother’s Maiden Name).” Bayani San Diego Jr.