CROSS MY HEART AND HOPE TO DIE

Mila struggles as she remains unpaid at work and a love interest becomes a source of comfort through his constant phone calls. But a promise of hope may also lead to tragedy and sad love songs.

Sam Manacsa

Sam Manacsa worked as Art Director on award-winning films such as Carlo Francisco Manatad’s Whether the Weather Is Fine. Her short film, If People Such as We Cease to Exist (2016), was selected at Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Competition. Cross My Heart and Hope To Die (2023) was selected to premiere at the 80th La Biennale Venice International Film Festival. Her first feature, The Void Is Immense on Idle Hours, is currently in development.