I Feel Like a Stranger But I Know I Left Pieces of Myself Here

About This Movie

I Feel Like a Stranger But I Know I Left Pieces of Myself Here is an intriguing documentary that’s shot on Super 8mm, which really gives it this raw, tactile feel. The way the filmmaker captures Antipolo is both intimate and reflective, almost like he’s peeling back layers of memory and identity. The pacing is meditative; it invites you to soak in the atmosphere of the city, the sights and sounds almost becoming characters in their own right. There’s a certain honesty in the narration, revealing bits of personal history that resonate universally. It’s distinctive because it blends personal narrative with a broader cultural observation, making you feel both connected yet distanced, like a wanderer in a familiar yet foreign place.

Unique Super 8mm aesthetic · Deeply personal narrative · Explores memory and identity