Bulakna
Synopsis
An observation of post-colonial economic relations through the intersecting trajectories of two Filipino women: one preparing to leave her native island to work as a domestic in Europe, the other to return for good.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
FIDMarseille
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leonor Noivo
- Original Score
- Joee Mejias
- Original Title
- Bulakna
- Country of Origin
- Portugal, France
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Leonor Noivo
Joee Mejias
Vasco Saltão, Leonor Noivo
Francisco Moreira, Pedro Teixeira, Marine de Contes
Mathilde Delaunay, João Matos
Department Leadership Roster
Leonor Noivo
Director
Vasco Saltão
Director of Photography
Leonor Noivo
Director of Photography
Francisco Moreira
Editor
Pedro Teixeira
Editor
Marine de Contes
Editor
Telmo Churro
Editor
Vasco Saltão
Editor
Luísa Homem
Editor
Joee Mejias
Original Music Composer
Mathilde Delaunay
Producer
João Matos
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bulakna
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bulakna about?
An observation of post-colonial economic relations through the intersecting trajectories of two Filipino women: one preparing to leave her native island to work as a domestic in Europe, the other to return for good.
Who directed Bulakna?
Bulakna was directed by Leonor Noivo.
Who stars in Bulakna?
The principal cast of Bulakna includes Althea Aruda, Norma Linda Canda, Rozel Delgaco Delgaco, Josephine Golajercaringal, Che Villanueva.
When was Bulakna released and how long is it?
Bulakna was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Bulakna?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bulakna was composed by Joee Mejias.