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Bwakaw ()


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Gruff and cynical Rene is no stranger to loneliness, living an emotionally detached life with his dog, Bkawaw. Yet a connection with a middle-aged taxi driver begins to soften his outlook on life.

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Rene
Princess ...
Bwakaw
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Sol
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Rose
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Tracy
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Berting (as Allan Paule)
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Nitang
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Zaldy (as Soxie Topacio)
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Minda
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Father Eddie
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Funeral Homes Manager
Ronaldo Bertubin ...
Minda's Nephew
May-i Fabros ...
Aleli
Jonathan Neri ...
Veterinarian
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Alicia
Jerry Apolonio ...
Veterinarian 2
Vincent Calayag ...
Boylet 1
Rommel Villareal ...
Boylet 2
Hazel Briones ...
Jeepney Passenger

Directed by

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Jun Lana ... (as Jun Robles Lana)

Written by

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Jun Lana ... (written by) (as Jun Robles Lana)

Produced by

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Tonee Acejo ... line producer
Ramel David ... executive producer
Perci M. Intalan ... executive producer (as Perci Intalan)
Jun Lana ... executive producer (as Jun Robles Lana)
Ferdinand Lapuz ... producer
Jojo Oconer ... executive producer (as Joselito Oconer)
Antonio P. Tuviera ... producer
Michael Tuviera ... executive producer

Music by

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Jema Pamintuan

Cinematography by

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Carlo Mendoza

Editing by

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Lawrence Ang ... (as Lawrence S. Ang)

Production Design by

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Joey Luna

Art Direction by

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Rolando Carino

Production Management

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Andrea Fe Quizon ... assistant production manager
Augustia Jane Sta. Ines ... assistant production manager

Second Unit Director or Assistant Director

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Lorna Sanchez ... assistant director

Art Department

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Ricky Alfonso ... propsman / setman
Reynaldo Atun ... propsman / setman
Jon-jon Calara ... propsman (as Jon Jon Calara) / setman (as Jon Jon Calara)
Rommel Defensor ... propsman / setman

Sound Department

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Cecile Bitanga ... project coordinator
Lamberto Casas Jr. ... foley artist
Albert Michael Idioma ... sound production supervisor
Maria Theresa T. Idioma ... studio head
Mark Locsin ... field sound recordist
Jayson Nidea ... sound utility (as Jason Nidea)
Allen Roy Santos ... adr engineer
Addiss Tabong ... sound effects engineer
Alex Tomboc ... adr engineer / foley artist / re-recording mixer / sound effects engineer / sound engineer

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Ivan Russel S. Borja ... film technical support: Imaginary Friends Studio (as Ivan Russel Borja)
Sherwin Castro ... graphic artist: Imaginary Friends Studio (as Sherwin D. Castro)
Ian Lemuel A. Dela Serna ... film technical support trainee: Imaginary Friends Studio
Roy G. Diomampo ... broadcast editor: Imaginary Friends Studio
Mary Dayan M. Enriquez ... general manager: Imaginary Friends Studio / scratch colorist: Imaginary Friends Studio
John Pancratius Gerena ... graphic artist: Imaginary Friends Studio (as John Pancratius D. Gerena)
Ryan Ham Grimarez ... creative director: Imaginary Friends Studio / senior artist: Imaginary Friends Studio
Kervin Edward A. Lara ... 3d artist: Imaginary Friends Studio / compositor: Imaginary Friends Studio
Annabel W. Magalona ... film producer: Imaginary Friends Studio (as Anabel W. Magalona) / operations head: Imaginary Friends Studio (as Anabel W. Magalona)
Christopher Ryan M. Mendez ... film traffic coordinator: Imaginary Friends Studio (as Cristopher Ryan M. Mendez)
Kevin C. Ortega ... 3d artist: Imaginary Friends Studio (as Kevin Ortega) / compositor: Imaginary Friends Studio (as Kevin Ortega)
Joel Roxas ... overall broadcast producer: Imaginary Friends Studio (as Joel V. Roxas)
Ephraim Sepe ... 3d artist: Imaginary Friends Studio / compositor: Imaginary Friends Studio
Fernando T. Tago ... engineering and post technical head: Imaginary Friends Studio / scratch editor: Imaginary Friends Studio
Eduardo B. Tuviera ... business director: Imaginary Friends Studio

Camera and Electrical Department

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Lionel Arellano ... lightman
Eldred Bandilla ... grip head
Syril Bautista ... camera technician
Lorenzo Biazon ... cableman
Michael Capinpin ... lightman
Edwin Carrasco ... gaffer
Norman Daza ... lightman
Eddie De Jesus ... lightman
Leopoldo De Luna ... lightman
Jerryson De Vera ... dolly operator
Noel Devera ... assistant camera
Alf Fino ... key grip
Jun Gatchalian ... second assistant camera
Francisco Gayorgor ... lightman
Rodante Gonzaga ... steadicam operator
Michael Limosnero ... cableman
Marcial Malay ... lightman
Abner Natano ... lightman (as Abner Nataño)
Joenel Nonga ... cableman
Francisco Ordanza ... genset operator
Victoriano Plaza ... lightman
Daniel Reonico ... second assistant camera / second camera
Julius Salarda ... alexa digital imaging technician
Eugene Tumangob ... camera technician
Jon Vitangcol ... second camera operator (as Jon Bitagcol)
Michael Yasay ... lightman

Costume and Wardrobe Department

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Tina Rito ... wardrobe

Transportation Department

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Roy Elizon ... grip truck driver
Gerry Gonzales ... service driver: Imaginary Friends Studio (as Gerry S. Gonzales)
Renato Ligeralde ... service driver
Antonio Morada ... grip truck driver
Francisco Ordanza ... genet driver

Additional Crew

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Douglas Austria ... field veterinarian (as Dr. Douglas Austria)
Jaime G. Baltazar ... for: CMB Film Services (as Jim Baltazar)
Hazel Briones ... script continuity
Vincent Calayag ... production coordinator: San Pablo, Laguna
Jeffrey Cantuba ... crowd director (as Jeff Cantuba)
Ramel David ... for: APT Entertainment
Ren'z Estacio ... script continuity
Engie Estrella ... trainer: Princess
Miguel Francisco ... production coordinator: Manila
Gerry Gonzales ... utility: Imaginary Friends Studio (as Gerry S. Gonzales)
Kyle Mendrez-Maurer ... production coordinator: Dolores, Quezon
Sherry Lou P. Montenegro ... bookkeeper: Imaginary Friends Studio
Jojo Oconer ... for: APT Entertainment (as Joselito Oconer)
Charry Lou Ombao ... accounting head: Imaginary Friends Studio (as Charry Lou M. Ombao)
Antonio P. Tuviera ... for: APT Entertainment
Michael Tuviera ... for: APT Entertainment
Rommel Villareal ... utility
Ryan Villareal ... utility

Thanks

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Mac Alejandre ... director would like to thank
Marilou Diaz-Abaya ... director would like to thank
Ed Instrella ... acknowledgements
Ofelia Lana ... director would like to thank
Josie Tolentino ... director would like to thank
June Torrejon-Rufino ... acknowledgements
Marybeth Ivy Vicencio ... acknowledgements
Rene Villanueva ... in loving memory of (as Rene O. Villanueva)
Crew believed to be complete

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Also Known As
  • Kakaó (Hungary)
  • ブワカウ (Japan, Japanese title)
Runtime
  • 110 min
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Trivia The official entry of the Philippines to the Best Foreign Language Film at the 85th Academy Awards 2013. See more »
Soundtracks Rene at Alicia See more »

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