The Teacher
Synopsis
Araceli Lumawig is sent to reopen the elementary school in the Pag-asa neighborhood. The parish priest and the village chief immediately recognize her as the new teacher. Three years ago, the school was closed after a shootout between soldiers and communist rebels killed a teacher and a student. Then the pandemic came and the closure was prolonged. When only two students show up on the first day of classes, Araceli realizes that there is a lot of work ahead because most of the students dedicate their time to video games and to this, we must add the insecurity of the region.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joel Lamangan
- Original Title
- The Teacher
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
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Joel Lamangan
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Joel Lamangan
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What is The Teacher about?
Araceli Lumawig is sent to reopen the elementary school in the Pag-asa neighborhood. The parish priest and the village chief immediately recognize her as the new teacher. Three years ago, the school was closed after a shootout between soldiers and communist rebels killed a teacher and a student. Then the pandemic came and the closure was prolonged. When only two students show up on the first day of classes, Araceli realizes that there is a lot of work ahead because most of the students dedicate their time to video games and to this, we must add the insecurity of the region.
Who directed The Teacher?
The Teacher was directed by Joel Lamangan.
Who stars in The Teacher?
The principal cast of The Teacher includes Cecile Yumul, Tabs Sumulong, Lester Llansang, Kim Equindo, Prinz Red Casiple.
When was The Teacher released and how long is it?
The Teacher was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.