Once Upon a Time in a Cinema vs The Secret of Maria Makinang
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema is the shorter watch at 1h 32m compared with 2h . The Secret of Maria Makinang is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
The Secret of Maria Makinang| Once Upon a Time in a Cinema | The Secret of Maria Makinang | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 0.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 32m | 2h |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | Ireland | Philippines |
| Director | David Gleeson | Gian Arre |
| Main cast | Colin Morgan, Andrew Bennett, Niamh Cusack, Stanley Townsend, Liam O'Brien | Mercedes Cabral, Micaella Raz, Christy Imperial, Aiko Garcia, Gold Aceron |
Synopsis
Once Upon a Time in a Cinema
Earl Clancy, a cinema owner on the edge, battles a series of disasters while juggling personal turmoil and the chaos of a packed Friday night crowd. Told in real time over the course of the movie playing in the cinema.
The Secret of Maria Makinang
It tells the story of Maria, a young woman who appears only during the full moon. She falls for a man named Danilo, and their love is tested through time, because for Danilo, decades have passed, but for Maria, it has only been a few moments.
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