Kawalan

Tomas, the old venerable mayor of the remote town of Kawalan, learns that the invading Japanese will set up a garrison there. He organizes willing members in his community to set up a hidden settlement in the middle of the forest, where they can live unaffected by the horrors of war. As a young revolutionary during the 1896 fight against Spain and then as a soldier fighting against the Americans, Tomas had witnessed the effects of violence on people and become a pacifist. Now, he must see if inhabitants of the hidden settlement can escape the sufferings wrought by the war.

Post Production
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

Nanding Josef profile pictureNanding JosefAlkalde Tomas
Janine Gutierrez profile pictureJanine GutierrezSister Maria
Hazel Orencio profile pictureHazel OrencioSister Roberta
Shaina Magdayao profile pictureShaina MagdayaoAnita Remigio
Joel Saracho profile pictureJoel SarachoTatang Turing
Nor Domingo profile pictureNor DomingoRoberto Anton

About Kawalan

Kawalan Overview

Tomas, the old venerable mayor of the remote town of Kawalan, learns that the invading Japanese will set up a garrison there. He organizes willing members in his community to set up a hidden settlement in the middle of the forest, where they can live unaffected by the horrors of war. As a young revolutionary during the 1896 fight against Spain and then as a soldier fighting against the Americans, Tomas had witnessed the effects of violence on people and become a pacifist. Now, he must see if inhabitants of the hidden settlement can escape the sufferings wrought by the war.

Extra details

Original Title: Kawalan
Original Language: Tagalog
Budget: $90,000.00
Directed By: Lav Diaz
Production Companies
Sine Olivia PilipinasTanghalang Pilipino