A Far Away Life

benedictlokie

2026-05-11

⭐ 9

It was such a heartfelt and genuine film. It doesn’t try too hard to be overly dramatic or flashy. It simply tells its story with sincerity, and that’s what made it work for me. Tess’ journey really stood out. Her struggle between following her heart and doing what’s best for her family felt very real and relatable, especially within a Filipino family setting where sacrifice is such a big part of life. The cinematography was beautiful too. The villages, beaches, and lush landscapes made the film feel warm and authentic, almost like the setting itself became part of the story. One of my favo…

I was sent a screener of this and was asked to review it. This film is very different than what I'm used to watching. It is a very interesting and intriguing film in multiple ways. Based on a True Story which makes it even more interesting. The story follows a tale of love and loss. Which I feel like it does well. It was enjoyable. It was very sweet and heartwarming in a way. I do like how it showed a lot about the Filipino culture as well. The cast was ok for the most part. Georgia Jauslin & Sophia Bacor were probably the stand out performances for me. The way this was directed was pretty goo…