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New Moon

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Ahmad belongs to the Bangsamoro people. While many of his kind are bent on fighting, thinking that Mindanao is only for the Muslims, Ahmad prefers to live a simple and peaceful life. He works as a doctor in Manila while his wife, Fatima, and his only son, Ibrahim, stay in Mindanao with his mother, Farida. Ahmad is shocked and devastated when Fatima breaks the confounding news. Ibrahim was killed by a stray bullet when vigilantes indiscriminately fire at their village. Ahmad goes back to where he came from Mindanao. Ibrahim’s death did not cause Ahmad to stop striving to live a peaceful life, much to the consternation of his brother, Musa. His brother takes an exactly opposite stand. Musa believes in waging a war against all the Kaafir (unbelievers) who may impede the Moro’s goal of independence. He even trains his young son, Rashid to a Muslim warrior’s life.

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PhilippinesReligious ConflictWoman DirectorSoldiersDisplaced PersonsRebelsChristian-muslim Conflict

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What is New Moon (2001) about?

Ahmad belongs to the Bangsamoro people. While many of his kind are bent on fighting, thinking that Mindanao is only for the Muslims, Ahmad prefers to live a simple and peaceful life. He works as a doctor in Manila while his wife, Fatima, and his only son, Ibrahim, stay in Mindanao with his mother, Farida. Ahmad is shocked and devastated when Fatima breaks the confounding news. Ibrahim was killed…

Who stars in New Moon?

New Moon stars Cesar Montano (Ahmad), Amy Austria (Fatima), Caridad Sanchez (Bae Farida), Jericho Rosales (Lieutenant Ricarte), Ronnie Lazaro (Datu Ali). The film was directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya.

How long is New Moon?

New Moon has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2001.

Is New Moon worth watching?

New Moon holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Action, Drama, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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