Synopsis

Empty by Design is a thoughtful exploration of feeling lost between two places. Amidst the urban rhythms of contemporary Manila, Filipino millennials Eric and Samantha return home after some time abroad and find themselves drawn together through their mutual loneliness.

Genre
Drama

Total Running Time
86 mins

Director
Andrea A. Walter

Cast
Rhian Ramos, Osric Chau, Madeleine Humphries, Chris Pang, Dante Basco

Awards

WINNER  –  Best International Feature Film, Nevada Women’s Film Festival 2019
WINNER  –  Woman Filmmaker of the Year, SOHO International Film Festival 2019
Official Selection – Nevada Women’s Film Festival 2020
Official Selection – DisOrient Asian American Film Festival 2020
Official Selection – Seattle Asian American Film Festival 2020
Official Selection – Vancouver Asian Film Festival (Centerpiece Film) 2019
Official Selection – San Diego Asian Film Festival 2019
Official Selection – Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival 2019
Official Selection – Asian American International Film Festival 2019
Official Selection – Austin Asian American Film Festival 2019
Official Selection – CAAMFest 2019
Official Selection  –  Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival 2019