Busong
Synopsis
Punay was born with wounds on her feet so that she cannot step on the earth. Her brother, Angkarang, carries her through a hammock, as he searches the changing landscape of Palawan in hoping to find a healer who can cure Punay. Different people help him carry his sister along the way- a woman looking for her husband, a fisherman who lost his boat, and a young man who is searching for himself- and each one meets their fate.
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Busong (Palawan Fate) TEASER
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-19
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kanakan-Balintagos
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Burgos
- Original Score
- Diwa de Leon
- Original Title
- Busong
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Cinemalaya Foundation, Alternative Vision Cinema
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kanakan-Balintagos
Henry Burgos
Diwa de Leon
Louie Quirino
Chuck Gutierrez
Department Leadership Roster
Henry Burgos
Screenplay
Kanakan-Balintagos
Director
Endi “Hai” Balbuena
Production Design
Chuck Gutierrez
Editor
Louie Quirino
Director of Photography
Diwa de Leon
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Busong
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What is Busong about?
Punay was born with wounds on her feet so that she cannot step on the earth. Her brother, Angkarang, carries her through a hammock, as he searches the changing landscape of Palawan in hoping to find a healer who can cure Punay. Different people help him carry his sister along the way- a woman looking for her husband, a fisherman who lost his boat, and a young man who is searching for himself- and each one meets their fate.
Who directed Busong?
Busong was directed by Kanakan-Balintagos.
Who stars in Busong?
The principal cast of Busong includes Alessandra de Rossi, Clifford Bañagale, Chris Haywood, Vince Magbanua.
When was Busong released and how long is it?
Busong was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Busong?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Busong was composed by Diwa de Leon.