What Isn't There (2012)
Gibson Bonifacio stopped speaking when he was a child. Now twenty, he returns home to Manila for Christmas. While always festive in the Philippines, for his family it is tinged with sadness, marking the anniversary of his twin brother’s death.
Director: Marie Jamora
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 121 min
Release Date: September 12, 2012
Cast
- Dominic Roco - Gibson Bonifacio
- Annicka Dolonius - Enid
- Dawn Zulueta - Esme Bonifacio
- Felix Roco - Jamie Bonifacio
- Boboy Garrovillo - Wesley Bonifacio
- Alcris Galura - Teddy Guinoo
- Mercedes Cabral - Simone Sales
- Kelvin Yu - Mac Yu
- Jenny Jamora - Corey Bonifacio
- Marc Abaya - Michael Magallanes
Screenplay
Cinematography: Leung Ming-kai
Editing: Edsel Abesames, Marie Jamora
Production: National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Brainchild Studios, Indie Pop Films, Gung Ho Films
Country: Philippines, United States of America
Language: English, Tagalog
Original Language: tl
Themes
Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Tragic Love and Great Sacrifices, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
photographer, brother, camera, twin brother, grief, twins, family, family reunion, death, death in family, first love, death of son, death of brother, talking to the dead, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is What Isn't There about?
- Gibson Bonifacio stopped speaking when he was a child. Now twenty, he returns home to Manila for Christmas. While always festive in the Philippines, for his family it is tinged with sadness, marking the anniversary of his twin brother’s death.
- Who directed What Isn't There?
- What Isn't There was directed by Marie Jamora.
- Who stars in What Isn't There?
- What Isn't There stars Dominic Roco, Annicka Dolonius, Dawn Zulueta, Felix Roco, Boboy Garrovillo, Alcris Galura.
- How long is What Isn't There?
- What Isn't There has a runtime of 2h 1m (121 minutes).
- What genre is What Isn't There?
- What Isn't There is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was What Isn't There produced?
- What Isn't There was produced in Philippines, United States of America.
- What are the themes of What Isn't There?
- The themes of What Isn't There include: Keening Grief and Mourning Process, Tragic Love and Great Sacrifices, Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.