A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery
Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis
“A marriage of history, literature and mythology.”
Synopsis
Andrés Bonifacio is celebrated as the father of the Philippines Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. This eight-hour epic examines this myth, undertaking an expedition into history through various interwoven narrative threads, held together by an exploration of the individual’s role in history.
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A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery (Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis) | Trailer 2
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-05
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Piolo Pascual
Simoun / Crisostomo Ibarra
John Lloyd Cruz
Isagani
Hazel Orencio
Oryang / Gregoria De Jesus
Alessandra de Rossi
Cesaria Belarmino
Susan Africa
Ms. Hule
Joel Saracho
Mr. Karyo
Sid Lucero
Basilio
Cherie Gil
Female Tikbalang
Bernardo Bernardo
Male Tikbalang
Angel Aquino
Tikbalang
Ronnie Lazaro
Sebastian Caneo
Ely Buendia
Musician
Bart Guingona
Captain General
Jean Judith Javier
Pepita
Paul Jake Paule
Boatman
Menggie Cobarrubias
Father Florentino
Earl Ignacio
Lazaro Makapagal
Matt Daclan
Andres Bonifacio
Release History & Theatrical Window
Vienna International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 26, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lav Diaz
- Screenplay & Story
- Lav Diaz
- Original Title
- Hele sa Hiwagang Hapis
- Country of Origin
- Philippines, Singapore
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog, Mandarin, English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 8h 9m
- Production Studios
- Epicmedia, Ten17p, Sine Olivia Pilipinas, Hubert Bals Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lav Diaz
Lav Diaz
Larry Manda
Lav Diaz
Bianca Balbuena, Lav Diaz, Paul Soriano
Department Leadership Roster
Jonah Ballaran
Costume Design
Bianca Balbuena
Producer
Lav Diaz
Producer
Larry Manda
Director of Photography
Lav Diaz
Director
Lav Diaz
Editor
Lav Diaz
Screenplay
Popo Diaz
Production Design
Paul Soriano
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery
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What is A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery about?
Andrés Bonifacio is celebrated as the father of the Philippines Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. This eight-hour epic examines this myth, undertaking an expedition into history through various interwoven narrative threads, held together by an exploration of the individual’s role in history.
Who directed A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery?
A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery was directed by Lav Diaz.
Who stars in A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery?
The principal cast of A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery includes Piolo Pascual, John Lloyd Cruz, Hazel Orencio, Alessandra de Rossi, Susan Africa.
When was A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery released and how long is it?
A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 8h 9m.