A Far Away Life (2026)
In the Philippines: The coming-of-age story of Tess, a beautiful, hot-blooded Filipina who must choose between her true love and the welfare of her family. The film wends its way through country villages, lush jungle and idyllic, palm-lined beaches, featuring two stars of Philippine cinema, Cesar Montano and Joross Gamboa. An energized musical score celebrates the soulful BisRock artists of the Visayan Islands with more than 20 original songs.
Director: Tim Fitzharris
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Joross Gamboa as Ryan |
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Cesar Montano as The Doctor |
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Van Baehr as Van |
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Sophia Bacor as Young Tess |
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Jesse Fitzharris as Young Ryan |
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Georgia Jauslin as Tess |
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Anabelle Fitzharris as Reesie |
| Directing | Tim Fitzharris | Director |
| Camera | Chris Ramasola | Director of Photography |
| Directing | Maria Czarina Cucio | Assistant Director |
| Sound | Paul CaƱada | Sound Designer |
| Editing | Carlo Alvarez | Editor |
| Production | Brian Lucey | Associate Producer |
| Production | Disi Yap-Alba | Associate Producer |
| Production | Rogelio Lambojon | Line Producer |
| Art | Don Li-Legerar | Art Direction |
| Camera | Jo Paul Tuano | Key Grip |