Paraluman

by Alyssa Medel

Photography: John Rata / Poster Design: Alyssa Pua

‘How well do you know your ancestors' sacrifice...and the consequences you've inherited?’

Paralúman is an intimate family drama that follows three generations of strong Filipina women - each made to carry the consequences of their predecessor’s actions in a society forging its political identity at a critical point.

Alma is a librarian entangled in a love affair that’s put at risk by her involvement in the resistance. Clara is hailed as the typical “Maria Clara” of her small village but is caught between family obedience and her sense of justice.

And in the present day, Aya is moving back to the Philippines to pursue her postgraduate studies at a local university - much to her Lola’s dismay. But the tragic secret that is being hidden from her is waiting to crumble everything upon her return.