A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery (2016)
A marriage of history, literature and mythology.
Andrés Bonifacio is celebrated as the father of the Philippines Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. This eight-hour epic examines this myth, undertaking an expedition into history through various interwoven narrative threads, held together by an exploration of the individual’s role in history.
Director: Lav Diaz
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Adventure, History
Runtime: 485 min
Release Date: March 26, 2016
Cast
- Piolo Pascual - Simoun, Crisostomo Ibarra
- John Lloyd Cruz - Isagani
- Hazel Orencio - Oryang, Gregoria De Jesus
- Alessandra de Rossi - Cesaria Belarmino
- Susan Africa - Aling Hule
- Joel Saracho - Mang Karyo
- Sid Lucero - Basilio
- Cherie Gil - Babae / Female Tikbalang
- Bernardo Bernardo - Lalake / Male Tikbalang
- Angel Aquino - Androgynous / Tikbalang
Screenplay
- Lav Diaz (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Larry Manda
Editing: Lav Diaz
Production: Epicmedia, Ten17p, Sine Olivia Pilipinas
Country: Philippines, Singapore
Language: Tagalog, 普通话, English, Español
Original Language: tl
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery about?
- Andrés Bonifacio is celebrated as the father of the Philippines Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. This eight-hour epic examines this myth, undertaking an expedition into history through various interwoven narrative threads, held together by an exploration of the individual’s role in history.
- Who directed A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery?
- A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery was directed by Lav Diaz.
- Who stars in A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery?
- A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery stars Piolo Pascual, John Lloyd Cruz, Hazel Orencio, Alessandra de Rossi, Susan Africa, Joel Saracho.
- How long is A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery?
- A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery has a runtime of 8h 5m (485 minutes).
- What genre is A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery?
- A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery is a Drama, Fantasy, Adventure, History film.
- Where was A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery produced?
- A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery was produced in Philippines, Singapore.