Mayohan
“Follow love.”
Synopsis
Set in Infanta, Quezon, the story follows 15-year-old orphan Niño as he joins preparations for the town’s month-long Mayohan celebration and its culminating event, the pasayaw. Grieving the loss of his parents and navigating adolescence, Niño becomes drawn to Lilibeth, 19, the pasayaw’s elected president, who is struggling with the pressures surrounding the festivities. As gender, generational, and class divides emerge, the two form an unlikely partnership in search of belonging, growth, and acceptance.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Villegas
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Sta. Ana
- Original Score
- Emerzon Texon
- Original Title
- Mayohan
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Cinemalaya Foundation, Alpha Dog Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Villegas
Paul Sta. Ana
Emerzon Texon
Dan Villegas
Jesson Yap
Aloy Adlawan, Dan Villegas
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Villegas
Director
Paul Sta. Ana
Writer
Aloy Adlawan
Producer
Dan Villegas
Director of Photography
Jesson Yap
Editor
Bianca Gonzales Dadivas
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mayohan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mayohan about?
Set in Infanta, Quezon, the story follows 15-year-old orphan Niño as he joins preparations for the town’s month-long Mayohan celebration and its culminating event, the pasayaw. Grieving the loss of his parents and navigating adolescence, Niño becomes drawn to Lilibeth, 19, the pasayaw’s elected president, who is struggling with the pressures surrounding the festivities. As gender, generational, and class divides emerge, the two form an unlikely partnership in search of belonging, growth, and acceptance.
Who directed Mayohan?
Mayohan was directed by Dan Villegas.
Who stars in Mayohan?
The principal cast of Mayohan includes Lovi Poe, Elijah Castillo, Ping Medina, Lui Manansala, Chiqui del Carmen.
When was Mayohan released and how long is it?
Mayohan was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Mayohan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mayohan was composed by Emerzon Texon.