Naroa

Following the story of Timer, a disillusioned romantic man, who is wondering about this lady, Naroa, who keeps on showing up mysteriously around him. Until one day, after waking up from the night of drinking, he was finally able to talk to Naroa. Naroa then decided to invite Timer to show him the truth in her life. Even though Timer was hesitant, he still went with Naroa and joined her journey. Timer kept on asking Naroa about her name since she hasn’t told him anything about it. Naroa disrupted him. Naroa brought Timer in the seashore. Naroa's resting place. Sitting on the sand, Timer and Naroa starts to become comfortable with each other. Timer falls asleep next to Naroa. She left her necklace to Timer while telling him how happy she was. The next day, Naroa is nowhere to be seen. He felt something in his hand, it was Naroa’s necklace. He then ran everywhere calling Naroa’s name, until he saw her and ran towards her. But as he reached her, Naroa vanished.

Directed by Kenneth Cabalan, Naroa leans on a strong ensemble — Joaquin Sayo, Jazzie Alejo — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2023.