Fresh off the Page 2019 - October

Sweet, Sour & Salty

by John Rata

Photo: Ankita Singh / Poster: Lindsay Yee

Photo: Ankita Singh / Poster: Lindsay Yee

"I’ve prayed to God so many times, as long as I can remember. And he’s answered me so many times before. But this…I never prayed for any of this. I must have…done something wrong. I must have…angered God."


After living in New Zealand for 9 years, a South Auckland Filipino family’s small-scale food business is offered its biggest opportunity yet – a spot at The Auckland International Food Expo at ASB Showgrounds. But the chance of progressing their family’s success reveals hidden secrets and fears that bring both their business, relations to each other and themselves to trial.


Written by: John Rata

Directed by: Chye-Ling Huang

Producer: Marianne Infante

Assistant Producer: John Rata

Photography: Ankita Singh

Starring

Chloe Bagayas

David Correos

Kathleen Smith

Richard Perillo

Marianne Infante

MarWin Silerio

Alyssa Medel