Bwakaw (2012)
In life, you only need one true friend.
Gruff retiree Rene rejects most human contact, but begins to soften once he comes to terms with his homosexuality.
Director: Jun Lana
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: September 5, 2012
Cast
- Eddie Garcia - Rene
- Armida Siguion-Reyna - Alicia
- Joey Paras - Tracy
- Soxy Topacio - Zaldy
- Rez Cortez - Sol
- Bibeth Orteza - Rose
- Beverly Salviejo - Nitang
- Luz Valdez - Minda
- Gardo Versoza - Fr. Eddie
- Soliman Cruz - Funeral Homes Manager
Screenplay
Music: Jema Pamintuan
Cinematography: Carlo Mendoza
Editing: Lawrence S. Ang
Production: Cinemalaya Foundation, APT Entertainment, Octobertrain Films
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Budget: $11,178
Box Office: $34,659
Original Language: tl
Themes
Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching
Keywords
staged death, rejection, loneliness, last will and testament, nursing home, lgbt, death of pet, life challenges, dog man friendship
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bwakaw about?
- Gruff retiree Rene rejects most human contact, but begins to soften once he comes to terms with his homosexuality.
- Who directed Bwakaw?
- Bwakaw was directed by Jun Lana.
- Who stars in Bwakaw?
- Bwakaw stars Eddie Garcia, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Joey Paras, Soxy Topacio, Rez Cortez, Bibeth Orteza.
- How long is Bwakaw?
- Bwakaw has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is Bwakaw?
- Bwakaw is a Comedy, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Bwakaw?
- Bwakaw had a budget of $11,178.
- How much did Bwakaw gross?
- Bwakaw grossed $34,659 worldwide.
- Where was Bwakaw produced?
- Bwakaw was produced in Philippines.
- What are the themes of Bwakaw?
- The themes of Bwakaw include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching.