Watching movies during the Christmas season is and will always be part of Pinoy culture. Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has played a huge part in this yearly tradition for almost half a century now. On its 49th year, Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) brings a wide selection of films that will run from December 25, 2023 to January 7, 2024. MMDA and MMFF together with the Philippine film industry proudly present below, the 10 official entries in the festival this year:

‘Family of Two (A Mother and Son Story)’ starring Asia’s Multimedia Star Alden Richards and the Megastar Sharon Cuneta. Written by Mel Mendoza Del Rosario and directed by Nuel Crisostomo Naval for Cineko Productions.


“Firefly” will help you find your heart’s strength. A Zig Dulay film starring Alessandra de Rossi, Euwenn Mikaell, Ysabel Ortega, Miguel Tanfelix, Cherry Pie Pichache, Epy Quizon, Yayo Aguila, Kokoy de Santos, Max Collins, with the special participation of Dingdong Dantes.

“Mallari” – This year’s biggest horror movie staring Piolo Pascual playing three different roles in one spine-tingling film.

JG Productions Inc. proudly presents ‘When I Met You In Tokyo’ featuring the incomparable Star for All Seasons, Vilma Santos-Recto , and the legendary King of Philippine Drama, Christopher De Leon. ⭐️🎥❤️ Buckle up for a heart-pounding emotional journey

“Gomburza” – Starring Mr. Dante Rivero, Cedrick Juan, and Enchong Dee with special participation of Piolo Pascual. Also starring Elijah Canlas, Khalil Ramos, Tommy Alejandrino, Jaime Fabregas, Ketchup Eusebio, Epy Quizon and more. Directed by Pepe Diokno, Produced by JesCom Films, MQuest Ventures in cooperation with CMB Film Services.

Matteo Guidicelli stars in “PENDUKO” written and directed by Jason Paul Laxamana! A film featuring the biggest movie franchise gets bigger and made perfect for the whole family.

Darkness will find you, secrets will haunt you in Kampon” starring Derek Ramsay and Beauty Gonzales in a film directed by King Palisoc.

Noone is broken this Christmas because we are all in this trip together. “Broken Hearts Trip” stars Starring Christian Bables, Andoy Ranay, Teejay Marquez, Marvin Yap, Petite, Iyah Mina, and Miss Jaclyn Jose with Jay Gonzaga, Ron Angeles, Argel Saycon, Tart Carlos, Arnold Reyes, Kevin Posadas and Sinon Loresca.

“Rewind” — starring Dingdong Dantes, Marian Rivera, directed by Mae Cruz-Alviar, under Star Cinema, APT Entertainment Inc., and Agosto Dos Pictures

BECKY & BADETTE starring COMEDY QUEENS Eugene Domingo and Pokwang! This Christmas, you deserve to laugh wit this comedy written and Directed by Jun Robles Lana.

Metro Manila Film Festival 2023

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