Cinemalaya audience favorite draws students and families to cinemas, proving that socially relevant Filipino films can find a wide audience
After making waves at Cinemalaya, 2 Valid IDs, starring Marietta Subong, Joey Marquez, Meryll Soriano, and Zaijian Jaranilla, is carrying its momentum to cinemas nationwide, with unofficial box-office estimates placing it close to ₱15 million.
Directed by Ma-an L. Asuncion-Dagñalan, written by Abet Pagdagdagan Raz, and executive produced by Geo Lomuntad, the film has reportedly attracted strong audiences throughout its theatrical run, with several screenings selling out. Its reception highlights the audience’s interest in films that tackle pressing social issues and reflect the everyday realities of ordinary Filipinos.
2 Valid IDs follows Sylvia, a poor provincial farmer who seeks financial assistance for her hospitalized husband, Ramon, only to encounter a bureaucratic roadblock: the requirement for two valid IDs.
The film has resonated with Filipinos from all walks of life, drawing students and families to cinemas while sparking conversations and calls for action on access to public services.
At Cinemalaya 2026, 2 Valid IDs won Best Actress for Subong, the Special Jury Prize, and the Audience Choice Award. Its nationwide theatrical release, which began on October 14, has brought the story to a wider audience and extended the conversations it sparked during the festival.
— press release
Leave a Reply