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The official trailer for "Filipiñana" offers a glimpse into a film that explores themes of power dynamics, class divisions, and colonial legacies within the luxurious setting of a Philippine country club ². The story centers on Isabel, a 17-year-old from a rural area of the Philippines, who works at this upscale club outside Manila ³⁴⁵. Amidst the stifling heat and pervasive drought, she is tasked with lining up golf balls for powerful men ³. The trailer hints at Isabel's exploration of the club's immaculate grounds and its opulent offerings between her shifts ³. The film, directed by Rafael Manuel, won the World Cinema Dramatic Special Jury Award for Creative Vision at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival ⁸. It is scheduled for release, with screenings beginning on August 28 at Film Forum in NYC, followed by a wider release through Kino Lorber ⁸.