Carlo James Buan

KaLAYAWan, a short documentary about a transwoman who lives her life different from her generation. Despite the cruel world, she remained steadfast amidst all the difficulties.

Jhonabelle's dream of attending a prestigious university is shattered when her aunt abandons her and her brother, Jhanjhan leaving them with nothing but a small sum of money. Struggling to make ends meet, Jhonabelle sets aside her aspirations and looks for a job to sustain their daily needs. But her brother's health takes a turn for the worse when he is diagnosed with Leukemia, leaving Jhonabelle on the verge of giving up. Desperate to earn money, she turns to vlogging and creates prank videos that goes viral, allowing her to raise funds for her brother's treatment. However, her world comes crashing down when someone steals all the money she saved. Despite seeking help from the authorities and her fans, she is left helpless and alone while some mocks her thinking that the incident is just another desperate move to get views.

KaLAYAWan, a short documentary about a transwoman who lives her life different from her generation. Despite the cruel world, she remained steadfast amidst all the difficulties.

Jhonabelle's dream of attending a prestigious university is shattered when her aunt abandons her and her brother, Jhanjhan leaving them with nothing but a small sum of money. Struggling to make ends meet, Jhonabelle sets aside her aspirations and looks for a job to sustain their daily needs. But her brother's health takes a turn for the worse when he is diagnosed with Leukemia, leaving Jhonabelle on the verge of giving up. Desperate to earn money, she turns to vlogging and creates prank videos that goes viral, allowing her to raise funds for her brother's treatment. However, her world comes crashing down when someone steals all the money she saved. Despite seeking help from the authorities and her fans, she is left helpless and alone while some mocks her thinking that the incident is just another desperate move to get views.