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Ways of the Sea

Original title: Halaw
  • 20102010
  • 1h 15m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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Ways of the Sea (2010)
The story follows through the journey of different people as they take an arduous journey into uncharted territories and illegally cross the borders of Bongao, Philippines to Sabah,Malaysia, in the hopes of substituting certain poverty to a more uncertain future that awaits them.
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This film exposes the human trafficking operation and journey through the seas of Southern Philippines to neighboring Malaysia. Based on research and interviews, this dramatic narrative prov... Read allThis film exposes the human trafficking operation and journey through the seas of Southern Philippines to neighboring Malaysia. Based on research and interviews, this dramatic narrative provides a kaleidoscope of characters hoping for a better life in Sabah, in spite of the dubio... Read allThis film exposes the human trafficking operation and journey through the seas of Southern Philippines to neighboring Malaysia. Based on research and interviews, this dramatic narrative provides a kaleidoscope of characters hoping for a better life in Sabah, in spite of the dubiousness of the process, and uncertainty of a true job in Malaysia. It also represents a mic... Read all
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
33
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  • Director
    • Sheron R. Dayoc
  • Writer
    • Sheron R. Dayoc(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • John Arcilla
    • Arnalyn Ismael
    • Maria Isabel Lopez
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  • Director
    • Sheron R. Dayoc
  • Writer
    • Sheron R. Dayoc(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • John Arcilla
    • Arnalyn Ismael
    • Maria Isabel Lopez
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    • 2User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 6 wins & 13 nominations

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    John Arcilla
    John Arcilla
    Arnalyn Ismael
    Maria Isabel Lopez
    Maria Isabel Lopez
    • Director
      • Sheron R. Dayoc
    • Writer
      • Sheron R. Dayoc(screenplay)
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      Finalist in Cinemalaya 2010 New Breed Section

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    8/10
    Believable
    The acting in this film was genuine. I'm always amazed at how our indie films have no-name actors that can perform really well, while mainstream (Filipino) movies don't.

    The visuals were also rich with emotions. It managed to give us an accurate sense of what life in those villages was like. The wise selection of background sounds also helped make some scenes more engaging.

    At the beginning of this movie, I was expecting to see the part where they reach Sabah and be shown the entire story of how their lives (or that particular chapter of their lives) pan out. However, the entire movie was focused on the journey and the personal traits of each character. It made us sympathize and actually hope that they find what they were looking for in the foreign land. When the film ended the way it did, I was stunned yet thoroughly impressed. I don't think the film can be made any greater if it had ended differently.
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    • Jan 18, 2012

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    • Release date
      • October 7, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Philippines
    • Languages
      • Filipino
      • Tagalog
    • Also known as
      • Halaw. Drogi morza
    • Production companies
      • Cinemalaya Foundation
      • Peliculas Linterna Studio, Los
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      1 hour 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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