Kaaway
Synopsis
"Kaaway," which means enemy in a couple Filipino dialects, is a story set in the mid '90s of the U.S. and focuses on two 11-year-old Filipino boys. Jonathan was born and raised in the U.S., while Calag was born and raised in the Philippines. After getting into a fight at school, they are forced to spend the day at the same house and the discord is inescapable. The film's central themes are assimilation, shame, and masculinity.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wester Demandante
- Screenplay & Story
- Wester Demandante, Sam Tenorio, Aaron Gallardo
- Original Title
- Kaaway
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wester Demandante
Wester Demandante, Sam Tenorio, Aaron Gallardo
Colvin Ang Wei Song
Wester Demandante
Kamali Gilbert
Department Leadership Roster
Wester Demandante
Director
Wester Demandante
Writer
Kamali Gilbert
Producer
Colvin Ang Wei Song
Director of Photography
Wester Demandante
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kaaway
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kaaway about?
"Kaaway," which means enemy in a couple Filipino dialects, is a story set in the mid '90s of the U.S. and focuses on two 11-year-old Filipino boys. Jonathan was born and raised in the U.S., while Calag was born and raised in the Philippines. After getting into a fight at school, they are forced to spend the day at the same house and the discord is inescapable. The film's central themes are assimilation, shame, and masculinity.
Who directed Kaaway?
Kaaway was directed by Wester Demandante.
Who stars in Kaaway?
The principal cast of Kaaway includes Elijah Justice, Jace Izuno, Alvin Rabanal, Leonardo Ligan, Aaron Long.
When was Kaaway released and how long is it?
Kaaway was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 13m.