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Life Buoy (2026)

Original title: Salbabida

2026-04-30 · 9m · TL
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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?

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Jeff BalsamoDirector, Writer

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Khuielle Mabrei SaltingKhuielle Mabrei SaltingPoypoyCristopher BongosiaCristopher BongosiaRamonRey Anthony AbucayonRey Anthony AbucayonSir BernalesDevine Grace AlignoDevine Grace AlignoLindaJozinia Chinee ManalastasJozinia Chinee ManalastasSocialite InfluencerAntonio Tomas LluismaAntonio Tomas LluismaPoliticianMargarrette GenconoMargarrette GenconoGemmaJimreb RomagosJimreb RomagosPolicemanLouie AlastraLouie AlastraDriverJohn Vincent BalustreJohn Vincent BalustreDriverDesirie GallanoDesirie GallanoWifeGelma Trixia LawasGelma Trixia LawasHousemaid

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Genre affinityHorror · Drama · ThrillerDialogue densityDrama · ComedyPacingShortDirector preference1922057Actor preference1922042 · 1922043 · 1922044Country preferencePh

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What is Life Buoy about?

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?

How long is Life Buoy?

Life Buoy has a runtime of 9 minutes.