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Evolution of a Filipino Family

Evolution of a Filipino Family

20047.810h 25m

Overview

Spanning from 1971 to 1987, in rural areas under the Marcos regime, a poor farming family struggle to overcome challenges brought on by corruption and greed for power.

Directed by Lav Diaz
Written by Lav Diaz
Produced by Lav Diaz, Eric Tañedo
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Top Cast

Pen Medina

Pen Medina

Kadyo

Ronnie Lazaro

Ronnie Lazaro

Fernando

Joel Torre

Joel Torre

Mayor

Angel Aquino

Angel Aquino

Rica

Elryan de Vera

Elryan de Vera

Raynaldo

Angie Ferro

Angie Ferro

Puring

Marife Necesito

Marife Necesito

Hilda

Lui Manansala

Lui Manansala

Marya

Banaue Miclat

Banaue Miclat

Huling

Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo

Sigrid Andrea P. Bernardo

Ana

Themes & Keywords

1970sfamily dramafamilyevolutionfarmer1980sslow cinemaplight

About Evolution of a Filipino Family

Evolution of a Filipino Family is a drama film released in 2004 exploring themes of 1970s, family drama, family, evolution, farmer, 1980s. Directed by Lav Diaz, it stars Pen Medina, Ronnie Lazaro, Joel Torre. Spanning from 1971 to 1987, in rural areas under the Marcos regime, a poor farming family struggle to overcome challenges brought on by corruption and greed for power.

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