Remnants of a Revolution
Synopsis
Pepe Luneta, a founding member of the Communist Party of the Philippines, has not seen his son, Bambam, for more than 20 years. Since fleeing the country in the 90s to seek refuge in Germany, Pepe has lived alone and only communicated with his son by mail and telephone. With his health rapidly declining, Pepe dreams of seeing Bambam one last time before he dies. Remnants of a Revolution is a chronicle of a father and son's journey to confront and come to terms with a violent past. The film reflects on human nature – what made him embrace an ideology and how this ideology took over his soul. Finally, Remnants of a Revolution asks: can one venture this far into the heart of darkness beyond redemption?
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cha Escala
- Original Title
- Remnants of a Revolution
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- Tagalog
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cha Escala
Department Leadership Roster
Cha Escala
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Remnants of a Revolution
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What is Remnants of a Revolution about?
Pepe Luneta, a founding member of the Communist Party of the Philippines, has not seen his son, Bambam, for more than 20 years. Since fleeing the country in the 90s to seek refuge in Germany, Pepe has lived alone and only communicated with his son by mail and telephone. With his health rapidly declining, Pepe dreams of seeing Bambam one last time before he dies. Remnants of a Revolution is a chronicle of a father and son's journey to confront and come to terms with a violent past. The film reflects on human nature – what made him embrace an ideology and how this ideology took over his soul. Finally, Remnants of a Revolution asks: can one venture this far into the heart of darkness beyond redemption?
Who directed Remnants of a Revolution?
Remnants of a Revolution was directed by Cha Escala.
Who stars in Remnants of a Revolution?
The principal cast of Remnants of a Revolution includes Not specified.
When was Remnants of a Revolution released and how long is it?
Remnants of a Revolution was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 14m.