Sean Raphael Barasi

A desperate college student chases financial freedom through a networking scheme, only to discover that the real price is his education.

This short documentary showcases Tatay "Ifan" Juan Datul of Amulung, Cagayan, one of the last makers of the cinco-cinco, a rare Itawit lute. His craft preserves the cultural memory and identity of the Itawit people, highlighting the role of music and craftsmanship in keeping traditions alive. As the practice faces the risk of fading, the video emphasizes the importance of safeguarding intangible heritage, ensuring that future generations may continue to value and appreciate the history and artistry embodied in the cinco-cinco.

A grief-stricken young man forms a healing bond with a river spirit who teaches him to embrace life’s fleeting beauty, but when his dying mother pulls him back to the world he fled, he must choose between the love that healed him and the blood that gave him life.