i grew an inch when my father died

5.09.2026

14:00 Uhr

Two brothers navigate life after the murder of their father. The elder child struggles because his best friend is the son of the murderer. Caught between grief, loyalty, and the supernatural, the two brothers must find their own way to cope with loss and pain.

Drama, Philippines 2026

Language: Philippine
Subtitles: English, German
Length: 72 min.
Cast: James Kenneth Cayunda,
Gerald Polea, Ricor Ventilanon

P. R. Monencillo Patindol is one of the emerging voices of contemporary Philippine cinema. His short films have received awards at major festivals including Singapore, Busan, and Cinemalaya. His feature debut, i grew an inch when my father died, premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam, where it won the NETPAC Award.