The Affair
An ex-seminarian slash communist runs a hotel in Baguio. He then meets a handsome upcoming lawyer. A once-a-year trip to Baguio by the lawyer and conversations with the hotel owner develops into an affair that encompasses…
The Affair is a decades-spanning Filipino drama that follows Jun, a former seminarian turned communist, who now runs a quiet hotel in the mountain city of Baguio. Each year, Errol, a handsome and ambitious lawyer, visits the city, and their brief annual encounters slowly blossom into a secret relationship that defies time, political turmoil, and societal expectations. Set against the backdrop of Philippine history—from the Marcos dictatorship to the dawn of the new millennium—the film intricately weaves personal longing with the nation’s struggle for change. Jun and Errol’s love is tender, hidden, and fraught with sacrifice, as they navigate careers, marriages, and the weight of a conservative society that forces them to live double lives. What makes *The Affair* truly special is its unflinching honesty: it doesn’t shy away from the pain of the closet or the bittersweet joy of stolen moments. This is not a feel-good romance but a profound meditation on the cost of love in a world that wasn’t ready for it. A masterpiece of quiet resilience, it will leave you reflecting on how far we’ve come—and how much love still costs.