Philippines / Apr 30, 2026 / R-13
Life Buoy (2026)
Directed by Jeff Balsamo
9minruntime
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Plot
At low tide, just near the water line on a quiet beach, two boys build a sandcastle together. They take turns tamping the sand, creating tension against the rising tide that gradually dismantles their creation. What began as simple play has drifted into a haunting allegory about power, labor, and the illusion of safety – who are the people that keep these systems afloat?
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jimreb Romagos | Policeman |
| Louie Alastra | Driver |
| John Vincent Balustre | Driver |
| Desirie Gallano | Wife |
| Gelma Trixia Lawas | Housemaid |
| Louie Jay Macion | Laborer |
| Justin Vince Malmis | Laborer |
| Kyle Pontillo | Errand Boy |
Genres
HorrorDramaThrillerComedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Salbabida |
| Original language | TL |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 30 aprile 2026 |
| Production | Joshua Joseph Zamora |
| Writer | Jeff Balsamo, Jaana Claudia Parulan, Bridget Dorothy Lucio, Gwyneth Grace Romo, Sittie Aynah Camal, Kyle Pontillo |
| Editing | Jeff Balsamo |
| Cinematography | Jeff Balsamo, Aiyeesha Sahiron Abah, Ezer Neil Pasco |
| Assistant directors | Tomabilang Bantuas Jr., Ayesha Cala, Princess Myrr Paman, Schwarzdyle Zamoras, Jeff Balsamo |
| Lighting | Rainsfold Gamotin II |
| Camera operators | Jeff Balsamo, Aiyeesha Sahiron Abah, Ezer Neil Pasco |
| Additional photography | Jeff Balsamo, Aiyeesha Sahiron Abah, Ezer Neil Pasco |
| Production design | Bridget Dorothy Lucio |
| Art direction | Bridget Dorothy Lucio |
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