The Goat (2007)

In our choices lies our fate.

Peping wakes up to find out that Gima, their goat, is missing. His family make a living out of the milk provided the goat. He hides the truth from his grandmother. His father is also arriving the next day so he needs to find Gima before its too late. Together with his younger sister, Lita, the two go on a seemingly impossible search for the goat in the landscape of the island of Sabtang, in Batanes. A series of frustrating episodes mark the day, tension and desperation growing as natural and human forces conspire to frustrate them at every turn. The odyssey teaches the boy about the true meaning of life- where kindness and cruelty can be found in close proximity.

Director: Adolfo Alix Jr.
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 88 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jerrold Tarog
Cinematography: Rodolfo Aves Jr.
Editing: Aleks Castañeda
Production: Cinemalaya Foundation, Bicycle Pictures, Ignite Media, Creative Programs
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
More Films by Director: Adolfo Alix Jr.
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Goat about?
Peping wakes up to find out that Gima, their goat, is missing. His family make a living out of the milk provided the goat. He hides the truth from his grandmother. His father is also arriving the next day so he needs to find Gima before its too late. Together with his younger sister, Lita, the two go on a seemingly impossible search for the goat in the landscape of the island of Sabtang, in Batanes. A series of frustrating episodes mark the day, tension and desperation growing as natural and human forces conspire to frustrate them at every turn. The odyssey teaches the boy about the true meaning of life- where kindness and cruelty can be found in close proximity.
Who directed The Goat?
The Goat was directed by Adolfo Alix Jr..
Who stars in The Goat?
The Goat stars Rico Mark Cardona, Monica Joy Camarillas, Servilino Alavado, Florencia Cardona, Ursula Gecha.
How long is The Goat?
The Goat has a runtime of 1h 28m (88 minutes).
What genre is The Goat?
The Goat is a Drama film.
Where was The Goat produced?
The Goat was produced in Philippines.