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To understand Ekis , one must understand the era in which it was made. The late 90s was a time when Philippine cinema pushed boundaries regarding censorship. Films were rated by the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), and "R-18" ratings were not box office poison—in fact, they were often a draw.
The late 90s were a transition period for Philippine cinema. While the "titillating film" (TF) craze was at its height, Ekis stood out for several reasons: