Marcus and Gabriel are new found friends who are slowly exploring their mutual admiration for each other. They just get along really well. One night, Gabriel asks Marcus to go and grab some midnight snacks together.…
In the quiet hours of a Manila night, two new friends, Marcus and Gabriel, find themselves drawn together by an unspoken bond. When Gabriel proposes a spontaneous midnight snack run, the simple errand transforms into a journey of whispered confessions and lingering glances. Set against the backdrop of deserted streets and the soft glow of streetlights, this intimate short film captures the thrill of discovering mutual affection in the most ordinary moments. Through gentle conversations and hesitant touches, Marcus and Gabriel navigate the fragile line between friendship and something deeper, all while the world sleeps. 'Alas Kuwatro ng Madaling Araw at Gising Ka Pa' is a tender, lyrical exploration of first love, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to say what your heart already knows. Beautifully understated and emotionally resonant, this Filipino BL gem proves that sometimes, the most profound connections happen when the clock strikes four in the morning.