revolves around the guests and crew of a doomed luxury cruise ship whose social roles are turned upside down.
After a storm causes their ship to capsize, the group is left stranded on a desert island with some of the billionaire guests and cruise staff, including a hardworking cleaning lady portrayed by De Leon. Her character Abigail is the only one equipped with the necessary survival skills to take charge.According to TBA Studios, De Leon elicited cheers and laughter especially during the third act of the film during the premiere event.
The audience, including film critics, entertainment press, movie bloggers, actors, film workers, and dignitaries, all gave the actress a rousing standing ovation after the film ended.The film also stars Harris Dickinson, Woody Harrelson, Henrik Dorsin, Zlatko Buric, Iris Berben, Sunnyi Melles, Vicky Berlin, Oliver Ford Davies and other Filipino actors portraying luxury yacht workers speaking Filipino.
"I think we're definitely headed for a global audience. Tayong mga Southeast Asians, mas may representation na tayo sa international stage. Mas may diversity na talaga ngayon sa casting talaga eh,She cited international breakthroughs of fellow actors and other Filipino directors, composers and creatives who continue to open more doors for Filipino artists.De Leon’s noteworthy performance has garnered praise from film critics.
The 2022 Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or-winning film by director Ruben Östlund was also screened at the Toronto Film Festival and New York Film Festival.