Kung Ika'y Makapili
“How far are you willing to risk yourself to choose what is right?”
Synopsis
In the final days of the Japanese occupation in the Philippines, a young Filipino seeking to provide for his family by identifying traitors, finds a young insurgent living in his home, leaving him to choose between his family or dignity to survive the Second World War.
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Kung Ika'y Makapili (2024) | Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-23
Top Cast
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Jeremy Mayores
Julio/Makapili
Colligne Austria
Maria
Alberto Dela Cruz
Ernesto
Yoshihito Tsukasa
Japanese Officer
Yoshihiko Hara
Japanese Sergeant
Dennis Go
Japanese Soldier
Koji Hironaka
Japanese Soldier
Ralfh Gallegos
Japanese Soldier
Ronnel Balga
Old Makapili
Regie Penidas
Farmer/Insurgent
Lawrence Llorca
Farmer/Insurgent
Junry Gutierrez
Farmer/Insurgent
Jowel Falcis
Farmer/Insurgent
Ardin Regala
Farmer/Insurgent
Daniel Gabuay
Farmer/Insurgent
John Carlo Chavez
Farmer/Insurgent
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dhaka International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Kairu Castillo
- Screenplay & Story
- Genesis Abelon
- Original Title
- Kung Ika'y Makapili
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- A517 Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Kairu Castillo
Genesis Abelon
Christian Jade Ilan
David Kairu Castillo
Herald Christian Guillena
Department Leadership Roster
David Kairu Castillo
Director
Genesis Abelon
Writer
Christian Jade Ilan
Director of Photography
Ejyca Padua
Production Design
Herald Christian Guillena
Producer
David Kairu Castillo
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kung Ika'y Makapili
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What is Kung Ika'y Makapili about?
In the final days of the Japanese occupation in the Philippines, a young Filipino seeking to provide for his family by identifying traitors, finds a young insurgent living in his home, leaving him to choose between his family or dignity to survive the Second World War.
Who directed Kung Ika'y Makapili?
Kung Ika'y Makapili was directed by David Kairu Castillo.
Who stars in Kung Ika'y Makapili?
The principal cast of Kung Ika'y Makapili includes Jeremy Mayores, Colligne Austria, Alberto Dela Cruz, Yoshihito Tsukasa, Yoshihiko Hara.
When was Kung Ika'y Makapili released and how long is it?
Kung Ika'y Makapili was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 20m.