

Bwakaw
2012-09-26 · 110 min · ★ 5.9
Gruff retiree Rene rejects most human contact, but begins to soften once he comes to terms with his homosexuality.
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Production details
- Directors
- Jun Robles Lana
- Production companies
- Cinemalaya Foundation, APT Entertainment, Octobertrain Films
- Countries
- Philippines
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 11,178
- Revenue
- USD 34,659
Top Cast
Eddie GarciaRene
Rez CortezSol
Joey ParasTracy
Soxy TopacioZaldy
Armida Siguion-ReynaAlicia
Bibeth OrtezaRose
Beverly SalviejoNitang
Luz ValdezMinda
Gardo VersozaFather Eddie
Allan PauleBerting
Soliman CruzFuneral Homes ManagerTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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