Why Is There a Yesterday?
Bakit May Kahapon Pa?
Synopsis
The story follows a village girl who is mysteriously spared when a platoon of soldiers led by Colonel Valderamma massacres her family, along with peasants accused of sympathizing with the communists. When the girl has grown up, her body has healed, but her mind is yet to recover from the horrible experience. She continues to thirst for revenge and crafts a scheme to exact retribution. She eyes the head of the military mission who instigated the carnage that she survived. He is now a well-admired retiring general who is about to cap his career with the service's highest honors.
Top Cast
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Nora Aunor
Karina Salvacion / Helen
Eddie Garcia
Gen. Valderama
Dawn Zulueta
Leah
Daniel Fernando
Mulong
Tony Mabesa
Col. Baluyot
Melisse Santiago
Mumay
Sarah Jane Abad
Young Helen
Irma Adlawan
Helen's Mother
Jim Pebanco
Helen's Father
Rolando Tinio
Priest
Angel Baldomar
Lt. Mario Valderama
Ruby Ruiz
Helen's Comrade
Richard Quan
Helen's Comrade
Ray Ventura
Col. Madrigal
Ama Quiambao
Col. Madrigal's Sister
Ernie Zarate
Colonel
Alain Sia
Leah's Suitor
Marie Barbacui
Maid
Release History & Theatrical Window
7th Fukuoka International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joel Lamangan
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Iglesias, Julius Alfonso
- Original Score
- Jessie Lasaten
- Original Title
- Bakit May Kahapon Pa?
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English, Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Viva Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joel Lamangan
Roy Iglesias, Julius Alfonso
Jessie Lasaten
Romeo Vitug
Jess Navarro, Manny Morfe
William C. Leary, Vic del Rosario Jr., Regina Dee
Department Leadership Roster
Joel Lamangan
Director
Roy Iglesias
Screenplay
Julius Alfonso
Screenplay
Jess Navarro
Editor
Romeo Vitug
Director of Photography
William C. Leary
Producer
Manny Morfe
Editor
Manny Morfe
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Why Is There a Yesterday?
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What is Why Is There a Yesterday? about?
The story follows a village girl who is mysteriously spared when a platoon of soldiers led by Colonel Valderamma massacres her family, along with peasants accused of sympathizing with the communists. When the girl has grown up, her body has healed, but her mind is yet to recover from the horrible experience. She continues to thirst for revenge and crafts a scheme to exact retribution. She eyes the head of the military mission who instigated the carnage that she survived. He is now a well-admired retiring general who is about to cap his career with the service's highest honors.
Who directed Why Is There a Yesterday??
Why Is There a Yesterday? was directed by Joel Lamangan.
Who stars in Why Is There a Yesterday??
The principal cast of Why Is There a Yesterday? includes Nora Aunor, Eddie Garcia, Dawn Zulueta, Daniel Fernando, Tony Mabesa.
When was Why Is There a Yesterday? released and how long is it?
Why Is There a Yesterday? was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Why Is There a Yesterday??
The original motion picture soundtrack for Why Is There a Yesterday? was composed by Jessie Lasaten.