Filmmaker Statement

This film is a deeply personal film of mine because it taps into a real life experience that I had with a mentor who I thought was looking out for my best interests. It turns out that the bond we shared slowly became toxic over time and I felt it was better to leave the situation than to endure the distress and hurt it had caused. In this story, I am dealing with the theme of “crab mentality” which is a term used in the Filipino community that depicts the idea of people in higher ranking positions not wanting to help those below them in fear that they will rise up higher than them in ranking. Whether it be in social status, an employment position, or any other form of success.