Hush Now, Little Boy
Tahan na, Empoy, Tahan
“To anyone who has been whipped as a child...To every mother who had to suffer in silence... This picture is dedicated.”
Synopsis
Because his mother is too poor to feed her young children, Empoy is sent to work for his exploitative and cruel aunt.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lino Brocka
- Screenplay & Story
- Jose Dalisay, Jr.
- Original Score
- Ernani Cuenco
- Original Title
- Tahan na, Empoy, Tahan
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Lotus Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lino Brocka
Jose Dalisay, Jr.
Ernani Cuenco
Joe Batac
Augusto Salvador
Department Leadership Roster
Joe Batac
Director of Photography
Lino Brocka
Director
Fiel Zabat
Production Design
Augusto Salvador
Editor
Jose Dalisay, Jr.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hush Now, Little Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hush Now, Little Boy about?
Because his mother is too poor to feed her young children, Empoy is sent to work for his exploitative and cruel aunt.
Who directed Hush Now, Little Boy?
Hush Now, Little Boy was directed by Lino Brocka.
Who stars in Hush Now, Little Boy?
The principal cast of Hush Now, Little Boy includes Niño Muhlach, Snooky Serna, Alicia Alonzo, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Rosa Aguirre.
When was Hush Now, Little Boy released and how long is it?
Hush Now, Little Boy was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Hush Now, Little Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hush Now, Little Boy was composed by Ernani Cuenco.