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Century of Birthing

Century of Birthing

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Century of Birthing

2011

5h 59m

7.6(18 votes)

Drama

Overview

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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Social & External

Production Companies

Sine Olivia Pilipinas

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Perry Dizon

Perry Dizon

Homer

Hazel Orencio

Hazel Orencio

Crazy Woman/Virgin

Angel Aquino

Angel Aquino

Sister Angela

Joel Torre

Joel Torre

Amang Tiburcio

Soliman Cruz

Soliman Cruz

Philosopher

Bart Guingona

Bart Guingona

Ex-Convict / Dindo

Roeder Camañag

Roeder Camañag

Photographer

Angeli Bayani

Angeli Bayani

Ana/Call Center Woman

Dante Perez

Dante Perez

Filmmaker / Butcher

Betty Uy-Regala

Poet of the Rain

Creative team

Directed by: Lav Diaz
Written by: Lav Diaz

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