"Kisapmata"

"Kisapmata" is a Filipino word meaning "eye blink" or "flutter of the eyelids." Metaphorically, it signifies a fleeting, subtle moment or an intense, tense silence. In the context of the film, it reflects the tension and oppressive atmosphere within a dysfunctional family, highlighting the ways small, seemingly insignificant moments or gestures can reveal deep emotional and psychological struggles. The term encapsulates the mood of quiet, often unsettling stillness that underscores the characters' complex relationships.