First Comes Love: Nakabingwit Northern Lights
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With moments of levity and plenty of heart, this vibrant hybrid documentary follows women in the Filipino diaspora as they search for the language to discuss race with their white romantic partners. In Montreal, Veronica and Mathilde resolve their differences of opinion about ADHD lifestyle habits and Duterte’s war on drugs. In Vancouver, Rhea encourages her partner Eric to speak with their mixed-race children about embracing their culture and natural beauty. And in Toronto, Justine talks with her British partner Dominic about recognizing white privilege and racist encounters.
Couched in a rom-com-inspired narrative framing, filmmaker Joella Cabalu (It Runs in the Family) complements intimate interviews with reenactments of scenes from her own love life: her “meet cute” with her partner Luka and a poignant moment of disconnect in the early pandemic, among others. Full of engaging insights into social difference and love, First Comes Love: Nakabingwit is a must-watch for anyone seeking to hone their communication skills in relationships.
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With moments of levity and plenty of heart, this vibrant hybrid documentary follows women in the Filipino diaspora as they search for the language to discuss race with their white romantic partners. In Montreal, Veronica and Mathilde resolve their differences of opinion about ADHD lifestyle habits and Duterte’s war on drugs. In Vancouver, Rhea encourages her partner Eric to speak with their mixed-race children about embracing their culture and natural beauty. And in Toronto, Justine talks with her British partner Dominic about recognizing white privilege and racist encounters.
Couched in a rom-com-inspired narrative framing, filmmaker Joella Cabalu (It Runs in the Family) complements intimate interviews with reenactments of scenes from her own love life: her “meet cute” with her partner Luka and a poignant moment of disconnect in the early pandemic, among others. Full of engaging insights into social difference and love, First Comes Love: Nakabingwit is a must-watch for anyone seeking to hone their communication skills in relationships.
Presented by
Media Partner
