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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Andrea Trinidad

Love Story Starring Actors With Down Syndrome Wins Top Honour at Philippines' Biggest Film Festival

The cast of 'I’mPerfect' celebrate as the love story wins Best Picture (Credit: Facebook/Kristel Go)

A tender romance centred on two people with Down syndrome has claimed the highest prize at the Philippines' largest film festival, marking a breakthrough moment for inclusive storytelling in the country's cinema.

The film, I'mPerfect, won First Best Picture at the 2025 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), an annual event that dominates the Philippine box office every Christmas and serves as the industry's most influential awards platform.

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