The Episodic

Marco always felt confined by the expectations and responsibilities that came with being the heir to his family's business empire in the Philippines. Tired of having his life planned out for him before he could have a say, he secretly hatched a plan to break free and escape to America for college. With the help of family friend Cary, he was covertly enrolled as a student at a prestigious university, hoping to start anew in a place where he wouldn't be defined by his family legacy.

As Marco begins to find his footing in his new home, adjusting to student life and discovering a passion for film outside of the classroom, tensions arise as he attempts to leave his old identity behind. His new roommate and friend help him adjust to independence but cannot protect him when his meddlesome mother tracks him down. He must decide if pursuing his dreams is worth the family drama that follows or if escaping one obligation has simply led to another.

Weaving between Marco's experiences assimilating in America and flashbacks to his former life in Manila, "The Episodic" chronicles one young man's struggle to break from expectations and find his purpose on his own terms. But in the end, Marco may discover that home and family are not so easy to outrun.