'TULI' centers on Daisy ( Desiree Del Valle ), daughter of the town's sole 'manunuli' ( circumciser ) who has questions about her sexuality. Nanding ( Carlo Aquino) is ostracized for being the town's remaining uncircumcised male. In a town steeped in customs regarding the respective roles of the sexes and courted by a man whom Daisy has no feelings for, she feels trapped and wishes to break free. What happens is a test of wills with Daisy's compromised action putting a dent on the town's views regarding manhood.
ULTIMATELY, IT IS A WOMAN WHO KNOWS IF YOU ARE CUT TO BE A MAN.
grand prize-screenplay, 1st FSR screenwriting contest
golden zenith award, montreal world film festival
