From What Is Before
Mula sa Kung Ano ang Noon
“Memories of cataclysm.”
Synopsis
The Philippines, 1972. Mysterious things are happening in a remote barrio. Wails are heard from the forest, cows are hacked to death, a man is found bleeding to death at the crossroad, and houses are burned. Ferdinand Marcos announces Proclamation No. 1081, putting the entire country under martial law.
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FROM WHAT IS BEFORE Trailer | Festival 2014
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-19
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Perry Dizon
Sito
Roeder Camañag
Tony
Hazel Orencio
Pacita
Karenina Haniel
Joselina
Reynan Abcede
Hakob
Mailes Kanapi
Heding
Ian Lomongo
Lt. Perdido
Joel Saracho
Father Guido
Evelyn Vargas
Ms. Acevedo
Noel Sto. Domingo
Horacio
Gutierrez Mangansakan II
School Principal
Ching Valdes-Aran
Babu
Bambi Beltran
Bai Rahma
Dea Formacil
Tinang
Kristian Chua
Narsing
Kim Perez
Maria
Kyla Domingo
Aida
Liryc Dela Cruz
Mr. Hashmi
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$46K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lav Diaz
- Screenplay & Story
- Lav Diaz
- Original Title
- Mula sa Kung Ano ang Noon
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 5h 39m
- Production Budget
- $46K
- Production Studios
- Sine Olivia Pilipinas
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lav Diaz
Lav Diaz
Lav Diaz
Lav Diaz
Krzysztof Dabrowski, Lav Diaz
Department Leadership Roster
Perry Dizon
Production Design
Lav Diaz
Director
Lav Diaz
Editor
Lav Diaz
Writer
Lav Diaz
Director of Photography
Krzysztof Dabrowski
Producer
Lav Diaz
Producer
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What is From What Is Before about?
The Philippines, 1972. Mysterious things are happening in a remote barrio. Wails are heard from the forest, cows are hacked to death, a man is found bleeding to death at the crossroad, and houses are burned. Ferdinand Marcos announces Proclamation No. 1081, putting the entire country under martial law.
Who directed From What Is Before?
From What Is Before was directed by Lav Diaz.
Who stars in From What Is Before?
The principal cast of From What Is Before includes Perry Dizon, Roeder Camañag, Hazel Orencio, Karenina Haniel, Reynan Abcede.
When was From What Is Before released and how long is it?
From What Is Before was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 5h 39m.