Bitter Melon
- Director: H.P. Mendoza
- Writer: H.P. Mendoza
- Producer: Brian Benson; Mark Del Lima; Michael Oberst
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Who knew that the insensitive way some of his Filipino-American family members treat his sexuality would be the least of Declan’s worries when he returns home for the holidays? As he and his siblings tiptoe around his freeloading brother’s volatile personality, long-buried secrets are revealed to set in motion a hilarious plan of revenge. A black comedy with heart, the latest from H.P. Mendoza (Fruit Fly) deftly explores toxic masculinity and abuse— emotional and physical—with absurdity and true empathy.
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Cast & Characters
Jon Norman Schneider as Declan
Patrick Epino as Troy
Brian Rivera as Moe
L.A. Renigen as Tiva
Theresa Navarro as Shelly
Josephine de Jesus as Prisa
Amelie Anima as Mina
Sohr Picart as Divina
Jonathan Enerva as Boy
Esperanza Catubig as Jeannie
Anna Ishida as Lisa
Corey Jackson as Marcus
Ryan Morales as Lionel
Safiya Fredericks as Julie
Vint Carmona as Rogelio