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From What Is Before
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From What Is Before

2014-07-03 · 339 min · ★ 7.9

Drama

The Philippines, 1972. Mysterious things are happening in a remote barrio. Wails are heard from the forest, cows are hacked to death, a man is found bleeding to death at the crossroad, and houses are burned. Ferdinand Marcos announces Proclamation No. 1081, putting the entire country under martial law.

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Production details

Directors
Lav Diaz
Production companies
Sine Olivia Pilipinas
Countries
Philippines
Status
Released
Budget
USD 46,000

Top Cast

Perry DizonPerry DizonSito
Roeder CamañagRoeder CamañagTony
Hazel OrencioHazel OrencioPacita
Karenina HanielKarenina HanielJoselina
Reynan AbcedeReynan AbcedeHakob
Mailes KanapiMailes KanapiHeding
Ian LomongoIan LomongoLt. Perdido
Joel SarachoJoel SarachoFather Guido
Evelyn VargasEvelyn VargasMs. Acevedo
Noel Sto. DomingoNoel Sto. DomingoHoracio
Gutierrez Mangansakan IIGutierrez Mangansakan IISchool Principal
Ching Valdes-AranChing Valdes-AranBabu
Bambi BeltranBambi BeltranBai Rahma
Dea FormacilTinang
Kristian ChuaNarsing
Kim PerezKim PerezMaria
Kyla DomingoAida
Liryc Dela CruzLiryc Dela CruzMr. Hashmi
Kristine KintanaKristine KintanaRamon
Allen AlzolaAllen AlzolaRadioman

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