
MAYBE IT’S JUST THE RAIN
In their historic debut, an underdog, diasporic group of young women despite all odds become the first Filipino team to score a goal and win a World Cup match. Reina, team center back, brings us along on this turbulent journey, culminating in an intimate trip to her grandmother’s hometown in the Philippines.
Credits
Director(s):
Reina BontaProducer(s):
Mel Mah, Frankie RubioCast:
Philippine Women''s National Team - 2023 World Cup, Cynthia BontaCinematographer(s):
Reina BontaPresented as Part Of FilAm Frames – Short Films from the Diaspora
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