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Bakit, Papa?

2024Movie20 min

Comedy
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A nostalgic, melancholic comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

Left and right are the wakes of the deceased in a barrio in Isabela, but noticed by Amang, a native Ilocano, it seems that their tradition of the "Pagdudung-aw" during wakes has disappeared. This drives him to pass on the tradition to Balong, his only son.

Feels like

  • Filipino Cultural Heritage
  • Intergenerational Bonding
  • Mourning Rituals & Tradition
  • Rural Philippine Setting
  • Emotional Family Drama
  • Loss and Legacy
  • Indigenous Ilocano Culture
  • Quiet & Reflective Tone
  • Socially Conscious Cinema

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Migo Morales
Written by
Migo Morales
Produced by
Patrick Pangan, Gabby de Guzman
Music by
JD Mardo, Dom Collantes

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Facts

June 17, 2024 · 20 min · Comedy

Released
June 17, 2024
Runtime
20 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Filipino
Made in
Philippines

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Bakit, Papa? okay for kids?"

Questions about Bakit, Papa?

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Bakit, Papa? okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Bakit, Papa? make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Bakit, Papa? plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Bakit, Papa? in English?

Filipino

No, it was made in Filipino.