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PHILIPPINES · 2004

Evolution of a Filipino Family

Lav Diaz
Philippine Cinema rural poverty political corruption Marcos regime family resilience agrarian struggle
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Synopsis

Spanning from 1971 to 1987, in rural areas under the Marcos regime, a poor farming family struggle to overcome challenges brought on by corruption and greed for power.

Year2004
CountryPhilippines
DirectorLav Diaz
MovementPhilippine Cinema
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