Visit Films acquires Toronto tile Adela

Visit Films has announced the worldwide acquisition of Toronto International Film Festival’s Contemporary World Cinema selection Adela from prolific Filipino director Adolfo Alix Jr. The film tells the story of Adela, a former radio personality, who is celebrating her 80th birthday in the slums of Manila. Alone and without support, she longs for the family and stability of years gone by. Mundane events take on a heightened meaning as Adela gauges her life against those of the sea of humanity.

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