The Days We Still Have (2026)

Set against the tense backdrop of ongoing unrest in the United Arab Emirates, this emotionally charged short film explores how ordinary families navigate crisis with quiet determination and unwavering hope. When classroom instruction shifts to digital platforms, a young student’s predictable routine fractures under mounting anxiety and nonstop news cycles. Far across the ocean, his father—an overseas Filipino worker—risks minimal danger to keep earning, carrying the weight of financial responsibility while mirroring the same anxieties. Meanwhile, a dedicated teacher battles fatigue and distraction to maintain student engagement during unprecedented times. As the boy begins wondering if investing in an unpredictable tomorrow holds any real meaning, a deeply personal phone call with his dad reframes everything. In that moment, he understands that genuine drive never requires guarantees; it simply demands the bravery to step forward through the unknown.