Ruby Ruiz delivers a moving performance as a grandmother chasing love and the American Dream in Vahn Leinard Pascual’s feature debut, one of the nine full-length entries to the 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival.
Youngest Cinemalaya director Vahn Pascual makes feature debut with Ruby Ruiz-led ‘Status: Rejected’
Queer filmmaker Vahn Leinard Pascual brings Filipino grandmothers to the forefront in his first feature film, anchored by Ruby Ruiz’s emotionally resonant performance that is already generating early Best Actress buzz.
Ruby Ruiz shines in heartfelt Cinemalaya drama ‘Status: Rejected’
The veteran actress leads a touching story about dreams, love, and growing old as the youngest director in this year’s Cinemalaya competition makes his highly anticipated feature debut.