Sagwan
“When how it feels matters more than who you are with”
Synopsis
Sagwan is a story of an 18-year-old boy named Alfred, whose routine life as a boatman becomes complicated as he discovers how much more life around him has to offer. His family's haunting dark past inhibits him from living his young life freely. He finds his tender sexual awakening while at first fascinated by the pleasures of the flesh, he soon learns that true pleasure originates from somewhere deep in the human soul.
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- Director
- Monti Parungao
- Original Title
- Sagwan
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- ROCA Productions LLC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monti Parungao
Department Leadership Roster
Monti Parungao
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sagwan
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What is Sagwan about?
Sagwan is a story of an 18-year-old boy named Alfred, whose routine life as a boatman becomes complicated as he discovers how much more life around him has to offer. His family's haunting dark past inhibits him from living his young life freely. He finds his tender sexual awakening while at first fascinated by the pleasures of the flesh, he soon learns that true pleasure originates from somewhere deep in the human soul.
Who directed Sagwan?
Sagwan was directed by Monti Parungao.
Who stars in Sagwan?
The principal cast of Sagwan includes Ryan Dungo, Dennis Torres, Matina Wilson, Monti Parungao.
When was Sagwan released and how long is it?
Sagwan was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sagwan?
Sagwan holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).