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Bwakaw

2012-09-26 · 110 min · ★ 5.9

Comedy · Drama

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 GarciaEddie GarciaRene
Rez CortezRez CortezSol
Joey ParasJoey ParasTracy
Soxy TopacioSoxy TopacioZaldy
Armida Siguion-ReynaArmida Siguion-ReynaAlicia
Bibeth OrtezaBibeth OrtezaRose
Beverly SalviejoBeverly SalviejoNitang
Luz ValdezLuz ValdezMinda
Gardo VersozaGardo VersozaFather Eddie
Allan PauleAllan PauleBerting
Soliman CruzSoliman CruzFuneral Homes Manager
Roni BertubinMinda's Nephew
May-i FabrosAleli
Jonathan NeriVeterinarian

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