When his sister disappears after leaving their home in hopes of singing stardom, Luis tracks her down and discovers the grim reality of her whereabouts.
Cynical filmmakers plan on producing a bleak, independent film dealing with poverty and prostitution in the hopes of scoring free travel to international film festivals.
A young ballet dancer from Manila tries to mend his past by auditioning for a crucial competition but gets preoccupied on the day of his performance when a beloved piece of jewelry goes missing.