What does hunger and anger have in common?
Set on a rooftop in Taiwan, “Gutom Lang Iyan” opens with a shout that cuts through the morning air, birds scattering as the city wakes and Taipei 101 stands quietly in the background. What follows is a familiar scene for many — exhaustion, frustration, and emotions spilling over after a long day of work far from home. As two factory workers take a break, one vents his anger, replaying a moment of embarrassment that won’t let go. The other listens — calmly, patiently — while opening a bag of Barrio Deluxe Ube Cheese Pandesal. No lectures, no fixing. Just food, presence, and time. Slowly, something shifts. The rant softens. The tension eases. And somewhere between bites, the weight of the day feels lighter. This film is a reminder that sometimes, emotions don’t need answers right away. Sometimes they just need to be shared — over food, with someone you trust. Because not everything is anger. Sometimes… gutom lang iyan.

