CANADIAN ADOBO

Canadian Adobo is a feature documentary that explores the stories of Filipino-Canadians as they navigate identity, belonging and deep routed inter-generational pain. The film focuses on raw and intimate interviews within a group therapy setting, aiming to understand different and often opposing familiar perspectives. Over time, the film paints a vivid portrait of building connection and resilience. Directed by Kent Donguines, Canadian Adobo invites audiences from all over the world into the kitchens and hearts of Canadian-Filipino families as they work to break generational trauma and rebuild broken bonds.