Where to watch Notes from Unknown Maladies (2018)

Story

Director Liryc Dela Cruz returns to his birthplace to document his grandmother Concepcion's life as she enters her nineties. At 94, she has lived with a nervous condition for half a century, choosing solitude while fragments of memory—both personal and national—surface unexpectedly. The film follows her journey as her ability to retain memories gradually diminishes, capturing intimate moments of reflection and loss.

Why watch

• A personal documentary portrait by Liryc Dela Cruz about memory and aging
• Intimate look at one woman's five decades with mental health challenges
• Explores themes of identity, history, and the passage of time

Good for: Viewers interested in intimate documentaries about family and memory; certificate status unknown, so check before watching with children.