The Van
“A man's stubborn father refuses to move unless a broken down van comes with him.”
Synopsis
A dutiful son (Eugene Cordero) spends a week moving his eclectic elderly father (Raul Aranas) out of the only home he’s ever known in America. When his father says he won’t leave unless he gets to take his broken down 1986 Toyota Van with him, something he’d much rather leave behind, things get worse. Left with no choice, the son hires a mechanic to fix the van, but finds that what’s really broken is the relationship between himself and his father; a relationship that has been non-existent since the passing of his mother. The son wants his father to move in with his new family and move on with his life, but letting go is easier said than done.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Van - Short Film Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-03-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 26, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bernard Badion
- Screenplay & Story
- Bernard Badion
- Original Score
- Tangelene Bolton
- Original Title
- The Van
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bernard Badion
Bernard Badion
Tangelene Bolton
Julian Doan
Cindy Lu, Chris Quintos Cathcart, Gilbert Galon
Department Leadership Roster
Christianne Cruz
Production Design
Julian Doan
Editor
Cindy Lu
Producer
Bernard Badion
Writer
Natalia Barzilai
Costume Design
Bernard Badion
Director
Tangelene Bolton
Original Music Composer
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Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Van.
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What is The Van about?
A dutiful son (Eugene Cordero) spends a week moving his eclectic elderly father (Raul Aranas) out of the only home he’s ever known in America. When his father says he won’t leave unless he gets to take his broken down 1986 Toyota Van with him, something he’d much rather leave behind, things get worse. Left with no choice, the son hires a mechanic to fix the van, but finds that what’s really broken is the relationship between himself and his father; a relationship that has been non-existent since the passing of his mother. The son wants his father to move in with his new family and move on with his life, but letting go is easier said than done.
Who directed The Van?
The Van was directed by Bernard Badion.
Who stars in The Van?
The principal cast of The Van includes Eugene Cordero, Raul Aranas, Lydia Gaston, Peter Banifaz, Pam Murphy.
When was The Van released and how long is it?
The Van was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Van?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Van was composed by Tangelene Bolton.