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The Lovers

The Lovers

A love that destroys you, then remakes you.

0h 12m

Overview

Sara Lim Baylon , a reluctant seafood chef from Binondo, Manila. As the youngest member of her family to run their restaurant, Sara faces the daunting pressure to live up to her late father's reputation and keep the business afloat. When the governor's inauguration dinner is planned at the restaurant, featuring a sirena as the centerpiece, Sara finds herself drawn into a dangerous affair with the mythical creature.

Directed by A. S. Siopao
Produced by Briarbite
Box OfficeBudget: $400K0

Top Cast

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Vanille Velasquez

Sara Lim Baylon

Dawn M. Bennett

Dawn M. Bennett

Sirena

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Themes & Keywords

mermaidchefsirenshort filmenemies to loverslesbians

About The Lovers

The Lovers is a fantasy, romance, thriller, horror film exploring themes of mermaid, chef, siren, short film, enemies to lovers, lesbians. Directed by A. S. Siopao, it stars Vanille Velasquez, Dawn M. Bennett. Sara Lim Baylon , a reluctant seafood chef from Binondo, Manila. As the youngest member of her family to run their restaurant, Sara faces the daunting pressure to live up to her late father's reputation and keep the business afloat. When the governor's inauguration dinner is planned at the restaurant, featuring a sirena as the centerpiece, Sara finds herself drawn into a dangerous affair with the mythical creature.

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