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Century of Birthing
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Century of Birthing

2011-11-17 · 359 min · ★ 7.6

Drama

An artist struggles to finish his work while a storyline about a cult plays in his head. As the cult spirals towards a fundamentalism that will destroy the world, the artist decides to destroy his muse to redeem the world.

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Directors
Lav Diaz
Production companies
Sine Olivia Pilipinas
Countries
Philippines
Status
Released

Top Cast

Perry DizonPerry DizonHomer
Hazel OrencioHazel OrencioCrazy Woman/Virgin
Angel AquinoAngel AquinoSister Angela
Joel TorreJoel TorreAmang Tiburcio
Soliman CruzSoliman CruzPhilosopher
Bart GuingonaBart GuingonaEx-Convict / Dindo
Roeder CamañagRoeder CamañagPhotographer
Angeli BayaniAngeli BayaniAna/Call Center Woman
Dante PerezDante PerezFilmmaker / Butcher
Betty Uy-RegalaPoet of the Rain
ModestaHomer's mother

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