Gay Filipino Couple’s Homecoming Doc ‘We Had a Plan’ Picked Up by Cat&Docs Before IDFA Premiere

Paris-based sales agent Cat&Docs has boarded international sales for “We Had a Plan,” a documentary about a gay Filipino couple returning home after a decade as undocumented cleaners in the Netherlands. Directed by Suzanne Raes, the film will have its world premiere at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), and Variety has unveiled the exclusive first trailer. The documentary follows the couple’s journey as they confront the uncertainties of returning to a country they left behind, exploring themes of migration, identity, and belonging. With Cat&Docs’ strong track record in handling socially relevant documentaries, the film is poised to reach global audiences and spark conversations about LGBTQ+ rights and labor migration in Southeast Asia and Europe. As festival buzz builds, the film’s intimate storytelling and timely subject matter are likely to attract further distribution deals and festival invitations.