Set in Iloilo and New York, “Candè” follows a Filipino chef who returns home and is confronted by grief, guilt, and the ghosts of his childhood. The story reflects on how relationships are formed in our youth told through the lens of food, family, and devotion to Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria. “Candè” is a tribute to the people we leave behind and those who also wait for us.

Food Delivery captures the valiant efforts of the Filipino fishermen, Coast Guard and Navy to deliver desperately needed food to communities, all while defending their livelihoods and national sovereignty in the contested West Philippine Sea. Each catch and mission becomes a powerful testament to resilience, unity, and pride.

A hardworking OFW chef from Dubai returns home to pursue his dream of opening his own restaurant and starting a new chapter in life. However, he is met with his family’s toxic tendencies, forcing him to ask: “Where does sacrifice end and selfishness begin?”