After a two-month pause, TK Park’s 2025 Contemporary World Film Series makes its return this weekend with a screening that promises laughter laced with heartache. Crying Ladies, a bittersweet comedy from the Philippines, unfolds through the lens of director Mark Meily, blending humour, grief and the peculiarities of daily life in ways that linger long after the credits roll. HE Ms Millicent Cruz Paredes, Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines, opens the evening with an introduction, offering context that frames the story’s delicate balance of sorrow and joy. Following the screening, guests can linger over Filipino refreshments, a small taste of the culture that inspired the film. It’s a night that invites both reflection and connection, where storytelling, community and cuisine intersect in quietly memorable ways.
September 27. B20 at the door for non-TK Park members. Reserve via filmforum17@gmail.com. TK Park, Central World, 4pm