Do you know that according to the PISA 2022 reports that one out three Filipino students are being bullied in schools? Bullying, harassment and other forms of school violence have serious impacts on learners’ mental health. In the Philippines, over 40% of learners aged 13-17 report experiencing bullying at school in a year and only 29% report that their parents had understood their worries over a month.
Fortunately, a few films have managed to break through clichés and present stories that feel more grounded in reality, like “BELIEVE IT OR NOT?”. This contemporary and relevant story follows Billy, an out-of-school youth from the province who gains the opportunity to attend a private school thanks to his mother’s employer. Alongside his classmates, Nathan and Orly, he witnesses the different forms of bullying at their school, which is led by Brenda and her friends.
Bianca Tan plays the role of Brenda, a spoiled teenage girl faces unexpected family financial troubles, leading her to take out her frustrations on her classmates by becoming a bully. As her privileged world crumbles, she struggles with her new reality and the impact of her behavior on others.
In her debut film, Bianca delivered a powerful performance that truly brought her character to life, leaving a lasting impact on me.
Get to watch the movie and find out how will they navigate the challenges of school life while confronting the harsh realities of their everyday struggles.
“Believe It or Not?” also stars Potchi Angeles, Bianca Tan, and Shira Tweg. Story & Screenplay plus directed by Mr. Errol Ropero. Executive Producer is Atty. Aldwin F. Alegre from AFA Entertainment.
The movie also feature the song from AQ Prime Music artist, BILIB, “Say Watcha Wanna Say” as the official soundtrack.
The movie is currently being shown in different schools nationwide.
