Cross my heart and hope to die

Sam Manacsa

17 min

PHILIPPINES

2023

Mila struggles as she remains unpaid at work and a love interest becomes a source of comfort through his constant phone calls. But a promise of hope may also lead to tragedy and sad love songs.

FEMALE,  UNDER 35 DIRECTOR 

Sam Manasca is a promising young filmmaker born in the Philippines. Her latest works were selected for several prestigious festivals: If People Such as We Cease to Exist made it to the Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Competition, Cross My Heart and Hope To Die was one of the premiers at the 80th edition of the Venice Biennale. She is currently working on her first feature film.