Provincial folk find their simple way of life and beliefs shaken by new technology and more. A young man defies a death squad to chart his own unique course in life and in love. Various family members express their hidden hurts towards each other through secret attacks. Many find daily life too hard to face and retreat from it. Others surge forth with the courage of their pop culture heroes, with the support of family, community – and, on occasion, supernatural beings.

1. Short Stories, Philippine (English) ? 21st Century. 2. Philippine Fiction (English) ? 21st Century. 3. Philippines ? Social Life and Customs ? 21st Century.