VMX’s ‘Scissors’ explores emotional breakdowns in relationships
VMX’s latest original film Scissors focuses on the emotional fallout of love alongside its provocative Girls’ Love (GL) elements. The film centers on heartbreak, difficult choic-es, and the process of letting go.
Directed by Christopher Novabos and written by Lawrence Nicodemus, the film stars Rhian Rivera, Allison Ross, and Ghion Espinosa in a narrative that begins with romantic betrayal and escalates into a tangled relationship shaped by desire and consequence.
The story follows Karina, played by Rhian, who is blindsided after discovering her boyfriend Jeric (Ghion) with another woman. In an attempt to reset her life, she cuts her hair, an act that signals both personal grief and transformation. That decision leads her to Allison’s character, Missy, a hairdresser who becomes her confidante and eventually her romantic partner, setting off a chain of emotional collisions involving all three characters.
During a media conference, Rhian described Karina as a woman driven by hope even in the middle of repeated heartbreak.
“I play Karina in this film. And as Karina, she’s kind of a hopeless romantic. She really puts so much trust in love. And even when she’s already being cheated on, she still believes in love. In a way, she still believes that you should continue to love even if it’s already wrong,” she shared.
Her portrayal frames Karina as someone who clings to love even when circumstances suggest she should walk away, a theme that anchors much of the film’s emotional tension.
Meanwhile, Ghion described the film’s central metaphor as something tied to separation and emotional cutting-off. In explaining the title, he pointed to the idea that relationships in the film are not simply broken but actively severed.
“If you watch the film, Jeric is really a playboy. Yet, Karina keeps giving him chances even though she can already see that her partner is cheating on her. So one of the symbols there is the scissors. It’s used to cut off a relationship so you can move toward a cleaner path,” he explained.
For Ghion, the metaphor extends beyond romance into emotional consequence, the idea that cutting ties is rarely clean and often comes after damage has already been done.
He also spoke about how the cast approached the film’s intimate scenes, emphasizing professionalism and communication on set.
“I really talk to the girls about their restrictions so I know my limits. It’s hard because you might end up disrespecting them without realizing it. So I really ask them what’s allowed and what’s not. That’s where I gain their trust so we can better deliver our characters properly,” he shared.
He added that preparation and respect were key to making the performances feel grounded rather than performative.
“In every scene, we talk. Hygiene is important, communication is important, and professionalism is important. Because if there’s awkwardness, the scene won’t feel realistic,” Ghion stated.
The cast and director frame “Scissors” as a film about emotional extremes—how love can begin as healing, shift into dependence, and eventually turn destructive.
Scissors is now streaming on VMX.
