What is the film "i grew an inch when my father died" about?

The film tells the story of two brothers in a Philippine village who navigate their grief and friendship with the son of the man who murdered their father, exploring themes of inherited guilt and resilience.

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Filipino film explores inherited guilt and friendship

Q: When and where does "i grew an inch when my father died" premiere?

The film is set to premiere on January 30, 2026, at the International Film Festival Rotterdam.

Q: What inspired P. R. Monencillo Patindol to make "i grew an inch when my father died"?

The filmmaker was inspired by witnessing the enduring friendship between two boys whose fathers were involved in a fatal incident, leading him to explore how friendships persist through tragedy.

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Summary

Two brothers cope with father's murder and their friend's father.
The film world premieres Jan. 30 at the International Film Festival Rotterdam.
Debut feature explores themes of loss, friendship, and inherited guilt.

Filipino film explores inherited guilt and friendship

P. R. Monencillo Patindol's directorial debut, "i grew an inch when my father died," is set to premiere on January 30, 2026, at the International Film Festival Rotterdam. This feature, dedicated to groundbreaking first-time filmmakers, delves into the lives of two brothers in a Philippine village. Their world is shattered when their abusive father is murdered by a neighbor.

Following the murder, the brothers grapple with their grief and the complex friendship they share with the killer's son, Ricor. The film, written by Patindol and Giancarlo Abrahan, explores themes of inherited guilt and the resilience of human connection amidst tragedy.

Patindol's inspiration stemmed from witnessing children playing in a river during the filming of his short, "Shoredust." He was struck by the enduring friendship between two boys whose fathers were involved in a fatal stabbing incident, one being the victim and the other the perpetrator.