Hele sa hiwagang hapis

Mar 26 2016 N/A 8h 5m
Adventure, Drama, Fantasy

Andrés Bonifacio is celebrated as the father of the Philippines Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. This eight-hour epic examines this myth, undertaking an expedition into history through various interwoven narrative threads, held together by an exploration of the individual’s role in history.

Plot

Interconnected narratives on the Philippine Revolution of 1896-1897 against the Spanish characterize, the story of the ballad Jocelynang Baliwag, which became the hymn of the revolution; Gregoria de Jesus' forlorn search for the body of the Father of Philippine Revolution Andres Bonifacio; the journey of our national hero's fictional book characters Simon and Isagani; the role of the Philippine mythical hero of strength Bernardo Carpio and the half-man, half-horse tikbalang/engkanto, and a discourse on the Filipino psyche.

Written by

Lav Diaz

Directed by

Lav Diaz

Production Countries

Singapore, Philippines

Production Companies

Sine Olivia Pilipinas, Epicmedia, TEN17P

Languages

, English, Español

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
403
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
59
Popularity
NA