About Us But Not About Us

About Us But Not About Us is a 2022 Philippine psychological drama film directed by Jun Lana. The film stars Romnick Sarmenta and Elijah Canlas. Premise Eric (Romnick Sarmenta) and his student, Lancelot (Elijah Canlas) converse with each other over a meal at a restaurant unveiling secrets. Cast Romnick Sarmenta as Ericson; A gay man who worked as a literature professor Elijah Canlas as Lancelot; A student attending the University of the Philippines who has Ericson as his mentor. His character is helped by Ericson after the student was beaten up by his stepfather. Canlas described the character as a survivalist, who was also victimized by a pedophile priest at ten years old. Production About Us But Not About Us was produced under The IdeaFirst Company, Octoberian Films, and Quantum Films under the direction of Jun Lana. Perci Intalan, Lana's ex-partner was the producer. Lana described the film as a "personal" project which he created during a "period of depression". Characterizing the film as "part fiction and part confessional", Lana disclosed writing for three straight days for the story of the film, drawing inspiration from his childhood trauma.