

“Stitched with history. Worn by struggle”
In the narrow streets of Marikina City, where the sound of hammers once echoed endlessly, Soles of Marikina unfolds as a cinematic portrait of craft, struggle, and survival. The film follows aging shoemakers and young apprentices as they work by hand—cutting leather, shaping soles, stitching stories into every pair—while fighting to keep an industry alive in a rapidly changing world.
Tatay Pando
Shoemaker
LeadTatay Oly
Shoemaker
Arnie Anota
Host
Camilla Zabala
Host
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Franciska Go's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. Yapak de Mano is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”