Acclaimed, award-winning filmmaker Nijel de Mesa is back with a new “NDM Original”—and this time, he’s taking us to Japan for what may be his boldest, most emotionally devastating film yet: Hearts In Transit. The film was launched during the “Not for Everyone Gala”, the post-Valentine Gala of NDM PLUS at the Art Son Gala Hall in Quezon City, Philippines.
Set against the poetic backdrops of Tokyo’s neon glow and the serene stillness of rural Japan, this full-English, full-length international feature promises to redefine the romantic drama for a global audience when it premieres in the second quarter of 2026 exclusively on NDM PLUS.
And yes—this is the one everyone will be talking about.
“It is a love story we think we know—until we don’t,” said Director De Mesa. “You know. At first glance, Hearts In Transit feels familiar: three people, one impossible choice, and emotions that refuse to stay contained. But me, being, I do not tell ordinary stories. It is a heart-wrenching romantic drama about timing, identity, and the cost of loving someone when you’re still figuring yourself out.”
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