In a remote corner of the Philippines, two strangers find themselves marooned on an uninhabited island after a harrowing shipwreck. Mark, a talented songwriter haunted by his past, and Irene, a privileged socialite with deeply ingrained prejudices, initially clash in their fight for survival. Irene's racism further complicates their dire situation, straining their fragile alliance. As they confront the harsh realities of isolation, scarce resources, and relentless threats, Mark's resourcefulness and determination become vital for their survival. Over time, their mutual struggle against nature and their own prejudices forces them to set aside their differences and depend on each other. Amidst the unforgiving landscape, they discover unexpected strengths within themselves and each other, forging an unlikely bond that challenges their preconceptions and transcends their tumultuous beginnings.
Elliot's partner was his whole world, but after Allan's death, his ghost haunts Elliot's dreams. Everyone tells Elliot to move on, but he isn't sure he can.
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It's been a year since the love of Elliot's life, Allan, passed away. Everyone thinks he should have recovered after that much time, but Allan still haunts Elliot every night. He struggles to maintain relationships with his family, and despite a coworkers interest he can't summon up the courage to date. Elliot is living for the past, because to live for the present means he'll have to live with a hole in his heart. But the question Elliot has to face chases him through his monotonous days: is mourning Allan with everything he has truly living?
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