Kawalan
Synopsis
Tomas, the old venerable mayor of the remote town of Kawalan, learns that the invading Japanese will set up a garrison there. He organizes willing members in his community to set up a hidden settlement in the middle of the forest, where they can live unaffected by the horrors of war. As a young revolutionary during the 1896 fight against Spain and then as a soldier fighting against the Americans, Tomas had witnessed the effects of violence on people and become a pacifist. Now, he must see if inhabitants of the hidden settlement can escape the sufferings wrought by the war.
Top Cast
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Nanding Josef
Alkalde Tomas
Janine Gutierrez
Sister Maria
Hazel Orencio
Sister Roberta
Toni Go-Yadao
Sister Cecilia
Lhorvie Nuevo
Nurse Betina
Shaina Magdayao
Anita Remigio
Joel Saracho
Tatang Turing
Mark Lorenz Ray
Father Donato
Jonathan Tadioan
Doc
Paul Jake Paule
Epong
Vince Macapobre
Kalihim
Nor Domingo
Roberto Anton
Sarah Monay
Upeng
Heart Puyong
Teacher Nilda
Edrick Alcontado
Teacher Damian
Mitzi Comia
Diding
DMs Boongaling
Emong
Junichiro Matsuo
Hiroshi
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$90K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lav Diaz
- Screenplay & Story
- Lav Diaz
- Original Title
- Kawalan
- Country of Origin
- Philippines, Singapore
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Budget
- $90K
- Production Studios
- Sine Olivia Pilipinas, Tanghalang Pilipino
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lav Diaz
Lav Diaz
Lav Diaz
Lav Diaz
Lav Diaz
Department Leadership Roster
Lav Diaz
Director
Lav Diaz
Editor
Lav Diaz
Director of Photography
Lav Diaz
Writer
Lav Diaz
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Kawalan.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kawalan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kawalan about?
Tomas, the old venerable mayor of the remote town of Kawalan, learns that the invading Japanese will set up a garrison there. He organizes willing members in his community to set up a hidden settlement in the middle of the forest, where they can live unaffected by the horrors of war. As a young revolutionary during the 1896 fight against Spain and then as a soldier fighting against the Americans, Tomas had witnessed the effects of violence on people and become a pacifist. Now, he must see if inhabitants of the hidden settlement can escape the sufferings wrought by the war.
Who directed Kawalan?
Kawalan was directed by Lav Diaz.
Who stars in Kawalan?
The principal cast of Kawalan includes Nanding Josef, Janine Gutierrez, Hazel Orencio, Toni Go-Yadao, Lhorvie Nuevo.
When was Kawalan released and how long is it?
Kawalan was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.