From What Is Before

Directed by Lav Diaz

Written by Lav Diaz

The Philippines, 1972. Mysterious things are happening in a remote barrio. Wails are heard from the forest, cows are hacked to death, a man is found bleeding to death at the crossroad, and houses are burned. Ferdinand Marcos announces Proclamation No. 1081, putting the entire country under martial law.

Cast

Perry Dizon

Sito

Roeder Camañag

Tony

Hazel Orencio

Pacita

Karenina Haniel

Joselina

Reynan Abcede

Hakob

Mailes Kanapi

Heding

Ian Lomongo

Lt. Perdido

Joel Saracho

Father Guido

Evelyn Vargas

Ms. Acevedo

Noel Sto. Domingo

Horacio

Gutierrez Mangansakan II

School Principal

Ching Valdes-Aran

Babu