Devotion (2013)
Mando, a Bikolano devotee of Ina, Virgin of Peñafrancia, Patroness of Bikolandia, injures himself in the middle of the forest at the foot of the Mayon Volcano. He will be nursed back to health by a mysterious woman, Salome. They will eventually fall in love with each other. But when Mando invites her to come with him to the plains, Salome refuses, saying a curse prohibits her from leaving the forest. Salome holds a secret that will devastate Mando’s love for her. Meanwhile, Mando relies on his devotion to the Virgin of Peñafrancia to lift the curse, making him realize just how inextricably linked are the virtues of love and faith.
Director: Alvin B. Yapan
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: July 27, 2013
Cast
Screenplay
- Alvin B. Yapan (Screenplay)
Music: Teresa Barrozo, Jireh Pasano
Editing: Chuck Gutierrez
Production: Cinemalaya Foundation
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Devotion about?
- Mando, a Bikolano devotee of Ina, Virgin of Peñafrancia, Patroness of Bikolandia, injures himself in the middle of the forest at the foot of the Mayon Volcano. He will be nursed back to health by a mysterious woman, Salome. They will eventually fall in love with each other. But when Mando invites her to come with him to the plains, Salome refuses, saying a curse prohibits her from leaving the forest. Salome holds a secret that will devastate Mando’s love for her. Meanwhile, Mando relies on his devotion to the Virgin of Peñafrancia to lift the curse, making him realize just how inextricably linked are the virtues of love and faith.
- Who directed Devotion?
- Devotion was directed by Alvin B. Yapan.
- Who stars in Devotion?
- Devotion stars Paulo Avelino, Mara Lopez.
- How long is Devotion?
- Devotion has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- Where was Devotion produced?
- Devotion was produced in Philippines.