‘Across The Crescent Moon’ preems in Honolulu

The Filipino action drama “Across the Crescent Moon,” written and directed by veteran filmmaker Baby Nebrida, made its international debut at the Honolulu Filipino Film Festival this month at the Doris Duke Theater, with successive screenings.

Across the Crescent Moon, tells the story of a Special Action Force (SAF) agent named Abbas—played by heartthrob Matteo Guidicelli—who investigates a case of human trafficking. Abbas, a Muslim married to a Christian, leaves behind his pregnant wife to fulfill his mission to protect the state.