The year is 1902. The war between the Americans and Filipino revolutionaries drew to a brutal and bloody close. Many people became victims, including Sisa. Unknown to many, she harbors a secret that she plans to use for revenge.

Years after experiencing sexual harassment at her workplace, a former executive assistant is persuaded by a passionate lawyer to file a case against her rich and highly respected boss.

Lives of 5 strangers intersect in a convenience store – Hilo a family man running away from his family, RG a man in a crossroad, Tere a tired married woman taking care of an invalid husband, Sandy a spoiled brat with trivial problems, Isaac a young man in love with Sandy but nonexistent to her.

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.

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?”