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As If It’s True is a Filipino movie that follows the story of Gemma Stone, a social media influencer who gains fame by sharing relatable content about her struggles with her boss, who exploits her and doesn’t pay her enough. Gemma’s followers relate to her as she navigates the challenges of adulthood, along with her partner Yara, who joins her in sharing their personal lives online. However, after their breakup, Gemma faces ridicule and struggles to maintain relevance among her followers. Desperate to regain attention, she meets James, a musician, and decides to fake a relationship with him to boost her online presence. Initially just a prop, their fake relationship gradually turns real as they develop genuine feelings for each other. The movie highlights the dangers of sharing too much of one’s personal life on social media and the consequences it can have on relationships. It ultimately...

Social media have completely exploded in Asean countries, with the Philippines and Indonesia seemingly leading the surge. As such, it is by no surprise that a number of movies from these countries lately focus, with “Where is the Lie?” being one of the latest we have watched. John Rogers presents his own take, which does go towards a rather darker path, however, as it also mixes the concept of mental illness.

“While We Watched” is screening at San Diego Asian Film Festival Spring Showcase

Gemma Stone became a social media influencer after a video her ex-boyfriend published on the web, with her in complete breakdown after being fired. Soon after, she became quite famous with her fans following her every video of her everyday life. Currently, however, she is burning out from trying to maintain the interest of her followers, while on a fateful night, her partner in crime ‘breaks...