This Is My Country
Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim
“When an uncaring society pushes a man to the limit, he has only one choice.”
Synopsis
A laborer gets money for his wife's pregnancy from his boss on the condition that he will not join the union.
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BAYAN KO (1984) FILM ANNONCE
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-01
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Phillip Salvador
Turing
Gina Alajar
Luz
Venchito Galvez
Ka Ador
Ariosto Reyes Jr.
Willy
Bey Vito
Binggo
Aida Carmona
Aling Fely
Nomer Son
Mr. Lim
Paquito Diaz
Hugo
Jess de la Paz
Guard
Lorli Villanueva
Mrs. Lim
Raul Aragon
Lando
Rez Cortez
Boy Echas
Fred Capulong
Poks
Jippi Reyes
Gonzalo
Roger Moring
Roger
Fred Param
Police Officer
Khryss Adalia
Worker
Louella
Worker
Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lino Brocka
- Screenplay & Story
- Jose F. Lacaba
- Original Score
- Jess Santiago
- Original Title
- Bayan Ko: Kapit sa Patalim
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Stéphan Films, Malaya Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lino Brocka
Jose F. Lacaba
Jess Santiago
Conrado Baltazar
George Jarlego
Véra Belmont
Department Leadership Roster
Lino Brocka
Director
Jose F. Lacaba
Screenplay
Conrado Baltazar
Director of Photography
George Jarlego
Editor
Joey Luna
Production Design
Jess Santiago
Original Music Composer
Véra Belmont
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Is My Country
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is This Is My Country about?
A laborer gets money for his wife's pregnancy from his boss on the condition that he will not join the union.
Who directed This Is My Country?
This Is My Country was directed by Lino Brocka.
Who stars in This Is My Country?
The principal cast of This Is My Country includes Phillip Salvador, Gina Alajar, Venchito Galvez, Ariosto Reyes Jr., Bey Vito.
When was This Is My Country released and how long is it?
This Is My Country was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for This Is My Country?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Is My Country was composed by Jess Santiago.