Batanes
“Ang pag-ibig ay walang hangganan. (Love knows no borders)”
Synopsis
Pam meets Rico an Ivatan, and decides to leave her stressful life in the city to follow him to Batanes to meet his parents Boy and Lydia and marry him. Pam tries to adapt to the Ivatan way of life but hates the sea that Rico loves so much. Her hatred for the sea intensifies when her husband Rico dies in a fishing accident. Pam is devastated and decides to go back to Manila. But when she sensed that the sea was laughing at her failure, she chose to stay in Batanes to be with Rico's family. In one of her trips to the sea, she accidentally meets Kao Ken Chu, a Taiwanese, whom she rescues during a storm. As they spend time together, the two eventually fall for each other despite language barriers and cultural differences.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Adolfo Alix Jr., John David Hukom
- Screenplay & Story
- Arah Jell Badayos
- Original Title
- Batanes
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Ignite Media, GMA Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adolfo Alix Jr., John David Hukom
Arah Jell Badayos
Department Leadership Roster
Adolfo Alix Jr.
Director
John David Hukom
Director
Arah Jell Badayos
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Batanes
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What is Batanes about?
Pam meets Rico an Ivatan, and decides to leave her stressful life in the city to follow him to Batanes to meet his parents Boy and Lydia and marry him. Pam tries to adapt to the Ivatan way of life but hates the sea that Rico loves so much. Her hatred for the sea intensifies when her husband Rico dies in a fishing accident. Pam is devastated and decides to go back to Manila. But when she sensed that the sea was laughing at her failure, she chose to stay in Batanes to be with Rico's family. In one of her trips to the sea, she accidentally meets Kao Ken Chu, a Taiwanese, whom she rescues during a storm. As they spend time together, the two eventually fall for each other despite language barriers and cultural differences.
Who directed Batanes?
Batanes was directed by Adolfo Alix Jr., John David Hukom.
Who stars in Batanes?
The principal cast of Batanes includes Iza Calzado, Ken Zhu, Joem Bascon, Bembol Roco, Daria Ramirez.
When was Batanes released and how long is it?
Batanes was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.