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A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery

20168h 9mLav Diaz
IMDb 7.4 · Metacritic 59

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"A marriage of history, literature and mythology."

Andrés Bonifacio is celebrated as the father of the Philippines Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. This eight-hour epic examines this myth, undertaking an expedition into history through various interwoven narrative threads, held together by an exploration of the individual’s role in history.

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What is A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery (2016) about?

Andrés Bonifacio is celebrated as the father of the Philippines Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. This eight-hour epic examines this myth, undertaking an expedition into history through various interwoven narrative threads, held together by an exploration of the individual’s role in history.

Who stars in A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery?

A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery stars Piolo Pascual (Simoun / Crisostomo Ibarra), John Lloyd Cruz (Isagani), Hazel Orencio (Oryang / Gregoria De Jesus), Alessandra de Rossi (Cesaria Belarmino), Susan Africa (Ms. Hule). The film was directed by Lav Diaz.

How long is A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery?

A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery has a runtime of 8 min and premiered in 2016.

Is A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery worth watching?

A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Drama, Fantasy, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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