Brothers by the River
Kakâ sa Yawan
Synopsis
A coming-of-age story of two friends in Mindoro – Niko, a Manila boy, and Ayan, a Mangyan. Their unique bond spans a whole summer of being introduced to each other’s culture and lifestyle, with Niko teaching Ayan how to read, who in turn teaches Niko how to swim.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alpha Habon
- Screenplay & Story
- Alpha Habon
- Original Score
- Arbi Barbarona
- Original Title
- Kakâ sa Yawan
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Bryce Entertainment Production, IGMM Film Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alpha Habon
Alpha Habon
Arbi Barbarona
Patrick Rodil
Joris Fernandez
Ana Liza Aklan, Filipina Magtalas
Department Leadership Roster
Alpha Habon
Director
Alpha Habon
Screenplay
Joris Fernandez
Editor
Patrick Rodil
Director of Photography
Arbi Barbarona
Original Music Composer
Ana Liza Aklan
Producer
Filipina Magtalas
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Brothers by the River.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brothers by the River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Brothers by the River about?
A coming-of-age story of two friends in Mindoro – Niko, a Manila boy, and Ayan, a Mangyan. Their unique bond spans a whole summer of being introduced to each other’s culture and lifestyle, with Niko teaching Ayan how to read, who in turn teaches Niko how to swim.
Who directed Brothers by the River?
Brothers by the River was directed by Alpha Habon.
Who stars in Brothers by the River?
The principal cast of Brothers by the River includes Beaver Magtalas, Bryce Nicol, Benedix Ramos, Dennis Datu, Adrian Alandy.
When was Brothers by the River released and how long is it?
Brothers by the River was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Brothers by the River?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brothers by the River was composed by Arbi Barbarona.