Pride Month just got even more meaningful! Ayala Malls Cinemas brings back beloved classics and groundbreaking Filipino LGBTQIA+ films to theaters for Reel Pride, happening from June 25 to July 1, 2025 at select locations: Trinoma, Fairview Terraces, Market! Market!, and Manila Bay cinemas.
This special Pride Month showcase celebrates the rich, vibrant, and courageous storytelling of Filipino queer cinema. In partnership with Viva Films, Ayala Malls Cinemas is proud to present four iconic films that portray love, identity, and resilience—timeless stories that deserve the silver screen spotlight.
Reel Pride Film Lineup You Can’t Miss
Director: Joel Lamangan
Cast: Eric Quizon, Lorna Tolentino, Albert Martinez
Synopsis: When Annie unknowingly falls for Nick, a gay man, life gets complicated—especially after she becomes pregnant. Together with Nick’s partner, the three navigate a refreshingly unconventional family dynamic that challenges norms and celebrates love in all forms.
Director: Lino Brocka
Cast: Daniel Fernando, Jaclyn Jose, Allan Paule
Synopsis: A searing portrait of Manila’s underworld, this bold film follows a young man forced into the gritty world of male stripping to support his family. Raw, emotional, and trailblazing, Macho Dancer earned Gawad Urian Awards for Best Actor (Daniel Fernando) and Best Supporting Actress (Jaclyn Jose).
Director: Perci Intalan
Cast: Christian Bables, Iana Bernardez, Keempee de Leon, Katya Santos
Synopsis: What happens when a flamboyant, proud straight man surprises his LGBTQIA+ circle by falling for a woman? Dali’s story turns expectations upside down in this heartwarming, funny, and poignant exploration of love and identity.
Director: Ivan Andrew Payawal
Cast: Miggy Jimenez, Cedrick Juan, Paolo Pangilinan
Synopsis: Love knows no boundaries—but can it survive jealousy? This modern queer romance follows a couple’s attempt to save their relationship by exploring polyamory, only to discover that trust, honesty, and self-love remain the hardest lessons to learn.
Where to Watch
Catch these remarkable films exclusively at Ayala Malls Cinemas in Trinoma, Fairview Terraces, Market! Market!, and Manila Bay from June 25 to July 1, 2025.
For screening schedules and tickets, visit www.sureseats.com or www.clickthecity.com and follow facebook.com/AyalaMallsCinemas.
Let’s celebrate Pride Month with stories that inspire, challenge, and uplift. See you at the movies!
