Two bold films examining strong emotions and intricate relationships were recently presented by VMX. One of them is Pin/Ya, a gripping Girl’s Love (GL) tale helmed by Omar Deroca and starring Candy Veloso and Angelica Hart.
The film, which premieres today on the popular streaming platform, delves deeply into themes of lust and desire and self-discovery.
“It offers viewers a passionate narrative that is as provocative as it is emotional,” Deroca told Manila Standard Entertainment. “What’s new with this GL? You have to watch it to understand when I say we went all out in making this movie.”
Veloso, known for her bold and versatile acting, is no stranger to GL films and embraces this genre once again in Pin/Ya. She plays Pinlee, a woman whose relationship with her best friend, Aya (played by Angelica Hart), evolves into something much more complex. Set in a vast pineapple plantation in Bukidnon, the story follows Pinlee and Aya from childhood to adulthood as they navigate the boundaries between friendship and love.
The film explores the growing connection between the two characters, made more intriguing by the passionate love scenes that follow.
“The production team was amazed at the intensity of our love scenes,” Hart shared. “There are a lot of love scenes in this movie, and it’s exciting to see how the relationship between Pinlee and Aya develops.”
The lead stars admitted that they have become more comfortable doing GL, mainly for the reason that it’s easier to perform sensitive scenes without thinking about any restrictions or fear of inadvertently crossing boundaries.
“Most of my projects have been GL or sometimes include threesomes,” Veloso explained. This honesty about her role in the genre is refreshing, as Candy brings a raw authenticity to the screen. She further mentioned her preference for acting opposite women. “Women are more enjoyable for me because there are no restrictions, and there’s no malice involved, unlike when I have a love scene with a man,” Hart said.
The relationship between Pinlee and Aya takes a darker turn when Pinlee’s father intervenes, brutally stopping their sexual exploration, leaving emotional scars on Pinlee that affect her for years. As the story unfolds, secrets come to light, and the past catches up with the characters, offering a glimmer of hope for healing after years of pain.
“This isn’t just about physical attraction but about the emotional and psychological scars they endure,” Hart added, reflecting on the depth of the film’s themes.
Pin/Ya premieres on VMX on December 6, featuring engaging performances from both Candy and Angelica Hart, and promising to captivate those who are drawn to bold, emotional storytelling. As the two actresses reimagine love and passion in their roles, their dynamic on-screen ensures that the film will be one to remember.
In addition to Pin/Ya, VMX will also be streaming Forbidden Desire. This film stars Aiko Garcia and Vern Kaye as Agatha and Ubel, two women whose once beautiful love affair becomes toxic and possessive.
As Agatha moves on to a relationship with Lawrence, the passion between her and Ubel reignites, leading to betrayal and deceit. Fans of the genre can expect passionate scenes and shocking twists in this gripping tale of love gone wrong.
Forbidden Desire is another thrilling GL film directed by GB Sampedro, available on Dec. 13.