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KANIN

Movie 5 min

Thriller Action Comedy

Set in WWII-era Philippines, Kanin follows Encar, a young Filipina school teacher, as she sits down to dinner with her family, only to find there’s no rice on her plate. Her brother, a soldier home from the front, insists she doesn’t deserve it. What unfolds is a tightly wound, four-minute showdown over pride, power, and survival. All sparked by a simple question: Where is the rice?

Green Gaskell Director Green Gaskell Writer

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Quick facts

Runtime
5 min
Budget
$18,000
Country
United States
Studio
RG Studios

Cast

Monica Joelle Ortiz Encar Erik Luminarias Ding Jessica Casas-Cabasal Ina EJ Cabasal Boy

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Frequently asked questions

What is KANIN about?
Set in WWII-era Philippines, Kanin follows Encar, a young Filipina school teacher, as she sits down to dinner with her family, only to find there’s no rice on her plate. Her brother, a soldier home from the front, insists she doesn’t deserve it. What unfolds is a tightly wound, four-minute showdown over pride, power, and survival. All sparked by a simple question: Where is the rice?
Who directed KANIN?
KANIN was directed by Green Gaskell.
Who stars in KANIN?
KANIN stars Monica Joelle Ortiz, Erik Luminarias, Jessica Casas-Cabasal, EJ Cabasal.
Where can I watch KANIN?
You can watch KANIN with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.