Butas
Synopsis
A story of a woman miner from the mountains of Benguet, who struggles to balance life as a miner and a single parent. “Butas” takes you to a journey in the life of a mother who struggles to make ends meet but is hopeful to provide a better life for her son. Due to poverty, she is forced to work in a foreign country but comes back to the Philippines after her husband dies from a mining accident.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Cawed
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Cawed
- Original Score
- Chi Capulong
- Original Title
- Butas
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 19m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Cawed
Richard Cawed
Chi Capulong
Anthony Hernandez
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Cawed
Director
Richard Cawed
Writer
Anthony Hernandez
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Frequently Asked Questions About Butas
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What is Butas about?
A story of a woman miner from the mountains of Benguet, who struggles to balance life as a miner and a single parent. “Butas” takes you to a journey in the life of a mother who struggles to make ends meet but is hopeful to provide a better life for her son. Due to poverty, she is forced to work in a foreign country but comes back to the Philippines after her husband dies from a mining accident.
Who directed Butas?
Butas was directed by Richard Cawed.
Who stars in Butas?
The principal cast of Butas includes Jill Palencia, Jhaykien Nuyad, Skyzx Labastilla, Paul Temperante.
When was Butas released and how long is it?
Butas was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Butas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Butas was composed by Chi Capulong.