Essential Truths of the Lake
Synopsis
Faced with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody murders and brazen lies, ethically conflicted police lieutenant Hermes Papauran continues his struggle to find a resolution to a 15-year-old case around a volcanic ash-laden landscape and an impenetrable lake.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lav Diaz
- Screenplay & Story
- Lav Diaz
- Original Title
- Essential Truths of the Lake
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, Switzerland, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 3h 35m
- Production Studios
- Films Boutique, Rosa Filmes, Tiers Pictures, Volos Films Italia, Bord Cadre Films, Sovereign Films, Epicmedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lav Diaz
Lav Diaz
Lav Diaz
Bianca Balbuena, Bradley Liew, Jeremiah Oh, Stefano Centini, Dan Wechsler
Department Leadership Roster
Lav Diaz
Screenplay
Lav Diaz
Editor
Bianca Balbuena
Producer
Bradley Liew
Producer
Tetai Roldan
Costume Design
Lav Diaz
Writer
Lav Diaz
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Essential Truths of the Lake
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What is Essential Truths of the Lake about?
Faced with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody murders and brazen lies, ethically conflicted police lieutenant Hermes Papauran continues his struggle to find a resolution to a 15-year-old case around a volcanic ash-laden landscape and an impenetrable lake.
Who directed Essential Truths of the Lake?
Essential Truths of the Lake was directed by Lav Diaz.
Who stars in Essential Truths of the Lake?
The principal cast of Essential Truths of the Lake includes John Lloyd Cruz, Hazel Orencio, Shaina Magdayao, Bart Guingona, Agot Isidro.
When was Essential Truths of the Lake released and how long is it?
Essential Truths of the Lake was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 3h 35m.