Movie

Wantawsan

2026 · 119 min

A warm, comic scramble through everyday streets that keeps you smiling while quietly weighing what a man will do for his child.

Tagline: Wish mo bang umulan na lang ng pera?
Overview: A poor father receives cash from the newly elected mayor he supported, but when he sets out to buy food for his son's birthday later that day, he's thrust into a comical adventure that tests his values and wit.
How it feels: Satirical, warm, light and earnest. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Corruption, family, politics, morality
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: corruption
family
politics
morality
class
Places: big city
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild