2020 | Philippines
'Moments of Awakening' follows Paolo as he makes peace with his past relationships with Sherwin and Sandino. It is also the story of a people whose lives are endangered by the fascist Duterte regime, and the events that lead to their awakening and empowerment. (subtitled)
Directed - Jay Altarejos
Starring - Oliver Aquino,
Paolo covers the Pride March and meets his former lover Sherwin.
Paolo accompanies his family to the trial of his murdered nephew because of President Duterte's drug war.
Paolo reminisces life with Sherwin and their dreams as a couple as he continues his advocacies.
Paolo encounters Sandino, the cause of his break-up with Sherwin.
After the encounter with Sherwin, Sandino breaks up with his boyfriend.
Sandino remembers moments with Paolo.
Paolo's conversation with Sandino on film archiving.
Paolo ponders on his talk with his ex-lover Sherwin about same-sex marriage.
Sandino visits Paolo but the visit is marred by a gunshot.
Paolo realizes that his subjects in the documentary are privileged members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Paolo interviews a trans woman labor leader named Clara in a picket line, but they are abducted on their way back to Manila.
Military men abuse Paolo and his companions, but rescued by the rebel soldiers.
Paolo leaves the city and joins the resistance while Sherwin joins protests in the city.
