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Bwakaw

5.9/10
TMDB9 votes
Original: 110 min

Gruff retiree Rene rejects most human contact, but begins to soften once he comes to terms with his homosexuality.

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About Bwakaw

In life, you only need one true friend.

Bwakaw (2012) is a film in the comedy, drama genres. Directed by . The cast includes Eddie Garcia, Rez Cortez, Joey Paras, Soxy Topacio.

Released
Original language
Runtime
110 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Philippines
Production companies
Cinemalaya Foundation, APT Entertainment, Octobertrain Films
Writers
Jun Robles Lana

Bwakaw cast & characters

Audience reviews

5.9/10 from 9 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

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TMDB member review

Bwakaw embarks upon the life’s journey of Mang Rene, a cranky old homosexual man. I’ve seen other gay movies but this is so far the most natural, every-day-scene, or could-be-my-neighbor kind of setting. The dialogues and the delivery of lines are so natural that it didn’t feel scripted at all. But of course! This was a powerhouse cast! Led by none other than one of the greatest actors that has ever graced the…

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Bwakaw embarks upon the life’s journey of Mang Rene, a cranky old homosexual man. I’ve seen other gay movies but this is so far the most natural, every-day-scene, or could-be-my-neighbor kind of setting. The dialogues and the delivery of lines are so natural that it didn’t feel scripted at all. But of course! This was a powerhouse cast! Led by none other than one of the greatest actors that has ever graced the Philippine Cinema – Mr. Eddie Garcia himself! Add to that another classical icon in the industry – Ms. Armida Siguion-Reyna. Now, who could possibly top these two actors who are, to quote a line from the movie, “mas matanda pa sa Philippine Constitution” (older than the Philippine Constitution)??? And I mean that in the most positive way, that their length and quality of service to the Philippine movie industry is already immeasurable. Kaya marapat lang na tayo ay magbigay-pugay (It is only right for us to give honor). Other good actors who graced this film are: Gardo Versoza, Soxie Topacio, Alan Paule, Luz Valdez, Rez Cortez, Beverly Salviejo, Jonathan Neri, May-I Fabros, Soliman Cruz, Roni Bertubin, and Joey Paras. I will not detail who played who, so as not to pre-empt other would-be watchers of this movie. Go figure that out yourself! ;) Or just go to their Facebook Fanpage. Actually, I’m just too lazy to write it down because it would just be a waste of time and space when you can find it in their Fanpage already. Am I right? Now, moving on to what I liked about this movie… click here for full review: http://heblogs-sheblogs.com/2012/07/bwakaw-an-independent-film-from-a-commoners-view/

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What is Bwakaw about?

Gruff retiree Rene rejects most human contact, but begins to soften once he comes to terms with his homosexuality.

Who stars in Bwakaw?

Eddie Garcia, Rez Cortez, Joey Paras, Soxy Topacio, Armida Siguion-Reyna, Bibeth Orteza. See the cast cards above for character names.

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