Netflix is a treasure trove of must-watch movies, now made even more exciting with the addition of these local films
With the much-anticipated release of Trese on Netflix, we've begun counting down some of the award-winning must-watch movies you can binge right alongside it! Welcome these celebrated Filipino originals you can add to your list today.
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1. Heaven's Waiting (Hintayan Ng Langit)
Veteran film stars, Eddie Garcia and Gina Pareno, team up for the heartwarming film entitled Heaven's Waiting. Originally released in 2018, the film centres around two ex-lovers who cross paths yet again—this time in Purgatory. The film, which has received glowing reviews, also won the Audience Choice Award and Best Screenplay at the 2018 QCinema International Film Festival. It also took home the Golden Sarmatian Lion Award (President's Prize) from the 12th Orenburg International Film Festival in Russia.