New Moon (2001)
Ahmad belongs to the Bangsamoro people. While many of his kind are bent on fighting, thinking that Mindanao is only for the Muslims, Ahmad prefers to live a simple and peaceful life. He works as a doctor in Manila while his wife, Fatima, and his only son, Ibrahim, stay in Mindanao with his mother, Farida. Ahmad is shocked and devastated when Fatima breaks the confounding news. Ibrahim was killed by a stray bullet when vigilantes indiscriminately fire at their village. Ahmad goes back to where he came from Mindanao. Ibrahim’s death did not cause Ahmad to stop striving to live a peaceful life, much to the consternation of his brother, Musa. His brother takes an exactly opposite stand. Musa believes in waging a war against all the Kaafir (unbelievers) who may impede the Moro’s goal of independence. He even trains his young son, Rashid to a Muslim warrior’s life.
Cast
- Cesar Montano - Ahmad
- Amy Austria - Fatima
- Caridad Sanchez - Bae Farida
- Jericho Rosales - Lieutenant Ricarte
- Ronnie Lazaro - Datu Ali
- Jhong Hilario - Jason
- Carlo Aquino - Rashid
- Jiro Manio - Francis
- Nonie Buencamino - Musa
- Jodi Sta. Maria - Dolor
Screenplay
Keywords
philippines, religious conflict, woman director, soldiers, displaced persons, rebels, christian-muslim conflict
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is New Moon about?
- Ahmad belongs to the Bangsamoro people. While many of his kind are bent on fighting, thinking that Mindanao is only for the Muslims, Ahmad prefers to live a simple and peaceful life. He works as a doctor in Manila while his wife, Fatima, and his only son, Ibrahim, stay in Mindanao with his mother, Farida. Ahmad is shocked and devastated when Fatima breaks the confounding news. Ibrahim was killed by a stray bullet when vigilantes indiscriminately fire at their village. Ahmad goes back to where he came from Mindanao. Ibrahim’s death did not cause Ahmad to stop striving to live a peaceful life, much to the consternation of his brother, Musa. His brother takes an exactly opposite stand. Musa believes in waging a war against all the Kaafir (unbelievers) who may impede the Moro’s goal of independence. He even trains his young son, Rashid to a Muslim warrior’s life.
- Who directed New Moon?
- New Moon was directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya.
- Who stars in New Moon?
- New Moon stars Cesar Montano, Amy Austria, Caridad Sanchez, Jericho Rosales, Ronnie Lazaro, Jhong Hilario.
- How long is New Moon?
- New Moon has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- What genre is New Moon?
- New Moon is a Action, Drama, War film.
- Where was New Moon produced?
- New Moon was produced in Philippines.