From What Is Before (2014)
Mula sa kung ano ang noon (original title)Reference View | Change View
- TV-MA
- 5h 38min
- Drama
- 12 Aug 2015 (Philippines)
- Movie
The Philippines, 1972. Mysterious things are happening in a remote barrio. Wails are heard from the forest, cows are hacked to death, a man is found bleeding to death at the crossroad and houses are burned. Ferdinand E. Marcos announces...
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- 12 wins & 9 nominations.
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Cast
| Perry Dizon | ... |
Sito
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| Roeder Camanag | ... |
Tony
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| Hazel Orencio | ... |
Itang
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| Karenina Haniel | ... |
Joselina
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Reynan Abcede | ... |
Hakob
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| Angelina Kanapi | ... |
Heding
(as Miles Canapi)
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| Ian Lomongo | ... |
Lt. Perdido
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| Joel Saracho | ... |
Father Guido
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| Evelyn Vargas | ... |
Miss Acevedo
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Noel Sto. Domingo | ... |
Horacio
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| Gutierrez Mangansakan II | ... |
Principal
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| Ching Valdes-Aran | ... |
Babu
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| Bambi Beltran | ... |
Bai Rahmah
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Dea Formacil | ... |
Tinang
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Kristian Chua | ... |
Narsing
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| Kim Perez | ... |
Maria
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| Kyla Domingo | ... |
Aida
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| Liryc Dela Cruz | ... |
Mr. Hashmi
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Kristine Kintana | ... |
Ramon
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| Allen Alzola | ... |
Radioman
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Jun Catenza | ... |
Mariano
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Richard Bolisay | ... |
Kasama
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Directed by
| Lav Diaz | ||
Written by
| Lav Diaz | ... | () |
Produced by
| Krzysztof Dabrowski | ... | producer |
| Lav Diaz | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Lav Diaz | ||
Editing by
| Lav Diaz | ||
Production Design by
| Perry Dizon | ||
Art Direction by
| Liryc Dela Cruz | ... | (as Liryc Paolo Dela Cruz) |
| Kim Perez | ||
Production Management
| Liryc Dela Cruz | ... | production manager (as Liryc Paolo Dela Cruz) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Hazel Orencio | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Jun Catenza | ... | assistant property master |
| Edgar Dumlao | ... | assistant property master |
| Rey Taboga | ... | assistant property master |
Sound Department
| Mark Locsin | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Che Villanueva | ... | assistant camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Lucky Jay De Guzman | ... | wardrobe |
| Kim Perez | ... | wardrobe |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Grasshopper Film (2016) (United States)
- Supo Mungam Films (2015) (Brazil)
- Topic (2019) (United States) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Locarno International Film Festival (festival)
- Toronto International Film Festival (festival)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The Philippines, 1972. Mysterious things are happening in a remote barrio. Wails are heard from the forest, cows are hacked to death, a man is found bleeding to death at the crossroad and houses are burned. Ferdinand E. Marcos announces Proclamation No. 1081 putting the entire country under Martial Law. Written by World Premieres Film Festival |
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Box Office
| Budget | $46,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The first Filipino film in the 'Official Competition' of the Locarno International Film Festival and the first to win the 'Golden Leopard' main prize. See more » |