Movie·2024·1h 53m
And So It Begins
Country
Philippines
Language
English
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The Story
Amidst the traditional pomp and circumstance of Filipino elections, a quirky people’s movement rises to defend the nation against deepening threats to truth and democracy. In a collective act of joy as a form of resistance, hope flickers against the backdrop of increasing autocracy.
Producer
Ramona S. Diaz, David J. Cornfield
Cinematography
Bruce Sakaki
Editor
Aaron Soffin
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
Cast
Maria Ressa
Self
Leni Robredo
Self
Manuel L. Quezon III
Self
Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.
Self
Rodrigo Duterte
Self
Sara Duterte
Self
Imelda Marcos
Self
Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.
Self (archive footage)
// crew
Crew
Ramona S. Diaz
Director, Producer, Writer
David J. Cornfield
Executive Producer
Linda A. Cornfield
Executive Producer
Donald Young
Executive Producer
Lois Vossen
Executive Producer
Carrie Lozano
Executive Producer
Stephen Gong
Executive Producer
Aaron Soffin
Editor
Bruce Sakaki
Director of Photography
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