The Portrait (2017)

The Portrait (2017) poster

A musical tale about two impoverished sisters' anguish over whether or not to sell the final masterpiece of their recluse father days before the second world war, in Manila.

Director: Loy Arcenas
Genre: Drama, Family, History, Music
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ryan Cayabyab
Cinematography: Boy Yñiguez
Editing: Lawrence Fajardo
Production: Culturtain Musicat Productions
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Budget: $493,500
Original Language: tl

Themes

Rural Life and the Power of Tradition, Rural Depopulation and Forgotten Traditions, Forgotten Tales from the Past, Musical Spectacle

Keywords

tradition, bourgeoisie, musical, 1940s, intramuros

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Portrait about?
A musical tale about two impoverished sisters' anguish over whether or not to sell the final masterpiece of their recluse father days before the second world war, in Manila.
Who directed The Portrait?
The Portrait was directed by Loy Arcenas.
Who stars in The Portrait?
The Portrait stars Joanna Ampil, Rachel Alejandro, Celeste Legaspi, Cris Villonco, Aicelle Santos, Menchu Lauchengco-Yulo.
How long is The Portrait?
The Portrait has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is The Portrait?
The Portrait is a Drama, Family, History, Music film.
What is the budget of The Portrait?
The Portrait had a budget of $493,500.
Where was The Portrait produced?
The Portrait was produced in Philippines.
What are the themes of The Portrait?
The themes of The Portrait include: Rural Life and the Power of Tradition, Rural Depopulation and Forgotten Traditions, Forgotten Tales from the Past, Musical Spectacle.