Astri and Tambulah
Si Astri maka si Tambulah
Synopsis
Astri is a 16-year old transwoman in a relationship with 17-year old Tambulah. Although it’s an unusual sight at the community where they live, nobody bothers them. Subsisting on the coins people throw at them when they perform their traditional dance at the sea. Everything is perfect except that Sama Bajao traditions and a pact made long ago require Astri to marry a woman she hardly knows.
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Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Xeph Suarez
- Original Score
- Arnel Mardoquio
- Original Title
- Si Astri maka si Tambulah
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Xeph Suarez
Arnel Mardoquio
Arnel Mardoquio
Xeph Suarez, Kim Tayona
Xeph Suarez, Cenon Palomares
Department Leadership Roster
Arnel Mardoquio
Director of Photography
Xeph Suarez
Producer
Xeph Suarez
Editor
Xeph Suarez
Director
Kim Tayona
Editor
Cenon Palomares
Producer
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What is Astri and Tambulah about?
Astri is a 16-year old transwoman in a relationship with 17-year old Tambulah. Although it’s an unusual sight at the community where they live, nobody bothers them. Subsisting on the coins people throw at them when they perform their traditional dance at the sea. Everything is perfect except that Sama Bajao traditions and a pact made long ago require Astri to marry a woman she hardly knows.
Who directed Astri and Tambulah?
Astri and Tambulah was directed by Xeph Suarez.
Who stars in Astri and Tambulah?
The principal cast of Astri and Tambulah includes Usman Agga, Astri Tahari, Taha Daranda, Tambulah Aspari, Lucky Mahari.
When was Astri and Tambulah released and how long is it?
Astri and Tambulah was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Astri and Tambulah?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Astri and Tambulah was composed by Arnel Mardoquio.