Cleaners (Blu-ray)

In the bustling halls of a Catholic high school in Tuguegarao, Philippines, a group of spirited students challenges the norms of propriety and conformity. From a germaphobe grappling with an unexpected bathroom emergency to a trio of emo misfits reluctantly embracing traditional folk dance, and a young boy navigating the complexities of teenage romance amidst societal expectations, CLEANERS captures the vibrant chaos of adolescence in vivid detail. Filmmaker Glenn Barit's unique artistic approach, hand-coloring each frame with highlighters before rescanning, imbues the film with a nostalgic charm reminiscent of early 2000s Filipino youth culture. Accompanied by heartfelt tracks from emo band Typecast and an evocative score by Barit himself, CLEANERS delivers a poignant blend of humor, sincerity, and teenage rebellion.

Bonus Features include an insightful Audio Commentary with Director Glenn Barit, along with a collection of Barit's acclaimed short films, showcasing his distinctive storytelling style. Additionally, viewers can delve into behind-the-scenes footage, festival trailers, and enjoy optional subtitles in English, Tagalog, Spanish, and Portuguese for the feature film and English subtitles for the bonus material. A comprehensive booklet featuring essays by Richard Bolisay and Benj Gabun Sumabat, accompanied by new artwork, completes this immersive cinematic experience.