Candè

Candè

Candè

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Candè

2025

1h 27m

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Drama

Overview

A coming-of-age story of two children whose lives and friendship are shaped by the festival and their devotion to the patroness of Jaro district in Iloilo City.

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Film Development Council of the Philippines

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

JC Santos

JC Santos

Adult Timothy

Sunshine Teodoro

Sunshine Teodoro

Lita

Gian Pomperada

Young Timothy

Jan Junash Delima

Boyet

Julian Paul Larroder

Dondon

Sharon Idone

Sharon Idone

Vera

Rachael Santillan

Tres Arandela

Laragene Servando

Skim Guevarra

Creative team

Directed by: Kevin Pison Piamonte
Written by: Kevin Pison Piamonte

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