Anak
Synopsis
Masculinity, race and boyhood simmer in this stylish slow-cinema debut about a Filipino-Australian father and his six-year-old son, who are navigating a family divorce. Exploring the complexities of family, society and culture that shape young Filipinos, this feature debut from rising filmmaker Caleb Ribates depicts the tender relationship between an immigrant father and his young son as they deal with being abandoned by the boy’s mother. With its evocative black-and-white cinematography, long takes and naturalistic dialogue, Anak follows in the footsteps of slow-cinema masters like Lav Diaz and Apichatpong Weerasethakul, while finding an intimacy and tonal register that is all Ribates’ own.
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Anak | Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-12
Top Cast
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- Director
- Caleb Ribates
- Screenplay & Story
- Caleb Ribates
- Original Title
- Anak
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Caleb Ribates
Caleb Ribates
Tavis Pinnington
Caleb Ribates
Caleb Ribates, Matthew Victor Pastor, Timna Katz
Department Leadership Roster
Caleb Ribates
Editor
Caleb Ribates
Writer
Caleb Ribates
Producer
Caleb Ribates
Director
Matthew Victor Pastor
Producer
Timna Katz
Producer
Tavis Pinnington
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Anak
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What is Anak about?
Masculinity, race and boyhood simmer in this stylish slow-cinema debut about a Filipino-Australian father and his six-year-old son, who are navigating a family divorce. Exploring the complexities of family, society and culture that shape young Filipinos, this feature debut from rising filmmaker Caleb Ribates depicts the tender relationship between an immigrant father and his young son as they deal with being abandoned by the boy’s mother. With its evocative black-and-white cinematography, long takes and naturalistic dialogue, Anak follows in the footsteps of slow-cinema masters like Lav Diaz and Apichatpong Weerasethakul, while finding an intimacy and tonal register that is all Ribates’ own.
Who directed Anak?
Anak was directed by Caleb Ribates.
Who stars in Anak?
The principal cast of Anak includes Anthony Lawang, Gabriel Ramos.
When was Anak released and how long is it?
Anak was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.