Overview

Manila, 2009. Thirteen-year-old Gino passes his time through television and phone games—until he discovers his father's stash of adult DVDs. When he catches sight of his father flirting with a bar girl in a seedy karaoke joint, Gino begins to question his father's authority and morality. But it's through an unexpected bond through catfishing Giliw, a trans woman from the same nightlife underworld, using his father’s identity, that Gino slowly confronts his longings, boundaries, and the tender confusion of growing up.

Cast

Mimi Juareza, Jian Carlo Catabay, Nel Estuya

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What is "Never Knew Love Like This Before" about?

Manila, 2009. Thirteen-year-old Gino passes his time through television and phone games—until he discovers his father's stash of adult DVDs. When he catches sight of his father flirting with a bar girl in a seedy karaoke joint, Gino begins to question his father's authority and morality. But it's through an unexpected bond through catfishing Giliw, a trans woman from the same nightlife underworld, using his father’s identity, that Gino slowly confronts his longings, boundaries, and the tender confusion of growing up.

When was "Never Knew Love Like This Before" released?

Never Knew Love Like This Before was released in 2026.

Who stars in "Never Knew Love Like This Before"?

The cast includes Mimi Juareza, Jian Carlo Catabay, Nel Estuya.