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Phantosmia
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Phantosmia

2025-01-29 · 246 min · ★ 8.0

Drama

Hilarion Zabala has a mysterious, recurring olfactory problem. A psychiatrist suspects a lingering case of phantosmia, a phantom smell, and possibly caused by a deep psychological fracture. One recommended radical cure is that Hilarion must go back and deal with the darkest currents of his past life in the military service. Reassigned in the very remote Pulo Penal Colony, he must also confront the horrific realities of his present situation.

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Production details

Directors
Lav Diaz
Production companies
Ten17p, Sine Olivia Pilipinas, Black Cap Pictures
Countries
Philippines
Status
Released

Top Cast

Ronnie LazaroRonnie LazaroHilarion Zabala
Janine GutierrezJanine GutierrezReyna
Paul Jake PaulePaul Jake PauleMajor Lukas
Hazel OrencioHazel OrencioNarda
Amado Arjay BabonAmado Arjay BabonSetong
Dong AbayDong AbayMarlo
Romeo EscandorMayor Pagi
Allen AlzolaAllen AlzolaLaban
Toni GoAling
Lhorvie NuevoDr. Valle
Vince MacapobreMichael
Heart PuyongNika
Mitzi ComiaBrando
Edrick AlcontadoNelson
Mark Lorenz RayLt. Isidro
Nick PatauniaDiego Masinag
Oliver HerminigildoLorenzo Pamatong

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