Southeast Asian cinema

His films intimately document the social realities and struggles of Southeast Asian communities, particularly exploring poverty, faith, and human dignity in contemporary Filipino society.

He creates meditative, poetic explorations of Thai identity, memory, and spirituality, blending Buddhist philosophy with experimental filmmaking rooted in Southeast Asian culture.

His epic-length films challenge conventional narrative to capture the historical and political consciousness of the Philippines and broader Southeast Asia through immersive, philosophical storytelling.