"Pasensya" is not only an exploration of guilt but a glimpse into the complex dual identity tug of war that Filipino Americans (and any 1st or 2nd generation children) must navigate while experiencing life in the US.

A big reason this story exists is the need to see more genuine Filipino experiences in American Cinema and to spotlight these stories that are as much a Filipino experience as they are inherently American. As more AANHPI stories are being seen in Film, the industry has failed to portray the intimate struggles of Fil-am’s who must face poverty, racism, alcoholism, and violence by sacrificing everything to reach the “American Dream”.

"Pasensya" is a love letter to my family, my identity, and the difficult moments in life that push us to be truly vulnerable with one another.

- Ralph Torrefranca