Directed by: Mark V. Reyes
Written by: Mark V. Reyes and Julie Oxendale
Starring: Angel Aquino, Robbie Felongco, Bon Vibar, Carme Sanchez 

The story starts in a dirty and decaying slum, a single mother named Maria is torn between her love for her 10-year-old son Santiago and providing a better life for him. In order to give Santiago a decent life, she decides to send him away for adoption. But what starts out as an innocent journey to the market quickly turns into a devastating loss for both mother and son.

Awards/Citations: First Prize and Best Director (Short Film) - Asian Hot Shots Berlin 2009