Ang Katiwala (2012)
An ordinary man haunted by an extraordinary legacy.
Ruben loses his job as a carpenter in a small town in Zambales where he lives with his wife Eden and their 10-year old son, Budoy. Desperate to make ends meet, he accepts a job as a caretaker of an abandoned property in Quezon City. Ruben soon finds out that the previous owner of the house is an important figure in the country’s history. When he is interviewed by a TV reporter about this historical figure, Ruben feels embarrassed that he knows nothing about him. Ruben soon starts reading up to get to know more about the life of this person, his accomplishments and what he has done for the people. Ruben’s fascination about the person’s life and his inevitable hero-worship irks the only friend he has in the sprawling compound, the night-shift security guard, Gimo, who jokes that Ruben is slowly being possessed by the soul of his new hero.
Cast
- Dennis Trillo - Ruben
- Ronnie Lazaro - Gimo
- Mailes Kanapi - Etang
- Althea Vega - Edna
- Miggs Cuaderno - Budoy
- Neri Naig - Ikay
- Ernie Zarate - Ulding
- Shyr Valdez - Atty. Medina
- Richard Manabat - Tiyo Manuel
- Louella de Cordova - TV Reporter
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ang Katiwala about?
- Ruben loses his job as a carpenter in a small town in Zambales where he lives with his wife Eden and their 10-year old son, Budoy. Desperate to make ends meet, he accepts a job as a caretaker of an abandoned property in Quezon City. Ruben soon finds out that the previous owner of the house is an important figure in the country’s history. When he is interviewed by a TV reporter about this historical figure, Ruben feels embarrassed that he knows nothing about him. Ruben soon starts reading up to get to know more about the life of this person, his accomplishments and what he has done for the people. Ruben’s fascination about the person’s life and his inevitable hero-worship irks the only friend he has in the sprawling compound, the night-shift security guard, Gimo, who jokes that Ruben is slowly being possessed by the soul of his new hero.
- Who directed Ang Katiwala?
- Ang Katiwala was directed by Aloy Adlawan.
- Who stars in Ang Katiwala?
- Ang Katiwala stars Dennis Trillo, Ronnie Lazaro, Mailes Kanapi, Althea Vega, Miggs Cuaderno, Neri Naig.
- What genre is Ang Katiwala?
- Ang Katiwala is a Drama film.
- Where was Ang Katiwala produced?
- Ang Katiwala was produced in Philippines.