Kerel (Sea of Love) (2022)
Trapped in a cargo ship during the lockdown, Kerel, a gay Filipino seafarer escapes through his memory, and recalls his complicated past, present, and future self. The hybrid experimental documentary fiction film is an evocation of the complexities of personal and national identity prescribed by one’s memory. The film mixes archival images with texts, filmed and found footage to weave the complex narrative from the perspective of a seafarer stranded at sea, confronted by Chinese ships while recalling his relationship with himself, his lover, his family, and his country.
Director: Jon Cuyson
Runtime: 14 min
Release Date: June 3, 2022
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kerel (Sea of Love) about?
- Trapped in a cargo ship during the lockdown, Kerel, a gay Filipino seafarer escapes through his memory, and recalls his complicated past, present, and future self. The hybrid experimental documentary fiction film is an evocation of the complexities of personal and national identity prescribed by one’s memory. The film mixes archival images with texts, filmed and found footage to weave the complex narrative from the perspective of a seafarer stranded at sea, confronted by Chinese ships while recalling his relationship with himself, his lover, his family, and his country.
- Who directed Kerel (Sea of Love)?
- Kerel (Sea of Love) was directed by Jon Cuyson.
- How long is Kerel (Sea of Love)?
- Kerel (Sea of Love) has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).