CinemaOSMovie · 2025 · 0h 11m

a tender awakening

Within the walls of a domesticated city, three Filipina PCOS warriors find themselves stuck in a loop of their nightmares from women’s hell. They try to claw their way out violently, only to discover that the sole escape route is to awaken themselves collectively from within.

Directed byDaphnee Ferrer

Status: Released
Runtime: 0h 11m
Language: EN
Released: August 23, 2025

Studios

UP Film Institute

UP Cineastes' Studio

Naiad Visuals

Featuring

Cast & crew

3 credited

Starring

Maria Grasya P.

PCOS Warrior and Performer

Franchezka Abby Fabregas

PCOS Warrior and Performer

Janna Talampas

PCOS Warrior and Performer

Creative team

Directed by: Daphnee Ferrer
Produced by: Nicole Basco
Nadz Amata

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