Dwelling 2024
Dwelling (2024) is a hauntingly intimate short drama directed by Dwein Ruedas Baltazar, weaving urban loneliness into a supernatural narrative set against the backdrop of Metro Manila's bustling thrift shops.
Director: Dwein Ruedas Baltazar
Cast
Ronnie Lazaro
Nour Hooshmand
Gold Aceron
DMs Boongaling
Donna Cariaga
Karen Toyoshima
Cecil Paz
Divine Amparo
Juana Recaña
Carla Zarcal
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dwelling (2024) about?
Dwelling (2024) explores the supernatural side of loneliness through an ordinary thrift shop in Metro Manila. The film follows its characters as the line between reality and the unseen blurs, revealing unseen connections lurking in the most familiar places.
Who directed Dwelling?
Dwelling was directed by Dwein Ruedas Baltazar, a filmmaker known for crafting atmospheric narratives that blend the mundane with the mystical.
Who stars in Dwelling?
The film stars Ronnie Lazaro, Nour Hooshmand, Gold Aceron, DMs Boongaling, and Donna Cariaga in key roles that anchor its supernatural themes.
Is Dwelling (2024) worth watching?
Though Dwelling is a short film, its atmospheric storytelling and performances make it a compelling watch for fans of supernatural dramas. The film's quiet intensity and unique premise set it apart, offering a brief but memorable cinematic experience.
How long is Dwelling?
Dwelling (2024) has a runtime of 15 minutes.
About Dwelling (2024) — A Supernatural Short Film on Urban Isolation and the Unseen
Dwelling (2024) is a hauntingly intimate short drama directed by Dwein Ruedas Baltazar, weaving urban loneliness into a supernatural narrative set against the backdrop of Metro Manila's bustling thrift shops. The film follows an unassuming shop where the quiet hum of everyday transactions masks an eerie undercurrent—a place where the boundaries between the living and the unseen blur. Ronnie Lazaro, Nour Hooshmand, and Gold Aceron lead the cast, embodying characters caught in a web of isolation and unspoken longing, their performances grounding the film's ethereal premise in raw humanity. Baltazar's atmospheric direction turns the ordinary into something unsettling, capturing the quiet desperation of souls searching for connection in a city that never slows down.
As the story unfolds, the shop becomes a character itself, its shelves lined with forgotten treasures and its walls whispering secrets of those who once passed through. The supernatural elements aren't loud or grotesque; instead, they seep in like a chill, subtly altering the way the characters—and the audience—perceive their surroundings. Dwelling (2024) is a meditation on loneliness, where even the most mundane spaces can harbor echoes of something beyond the visible world.
