A Lullaby to the Sorrowful Mystery

Overview

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.

Directed by Lav Diaz

Top cast

Piolo Pascual

Simoun / Crisostomo Ibarra

John Lloyd Cruz

Isagani

Hazel Orencio

Oryang / Gregoria De Jesus

Alessandra de Rossi

Cesaria Belarmino

Susan Africa

Ms. Hule

Joel Saracho

Mr. Karyo

Sid Lucero

Basilio

Cherie Gil

Female Tikbalang

Bernardo Bernardo

Male Tikbalang

Angel Aquino

Tikbalang

Ronnie Lazaro

Sebastian Caneo

Ely Buendia

Musician

Bart Guingona

Captain General

Jean Judith Javier

Pepita

Paul Jake Paule

Boatman

Menggie Cobarrubias

Father Florentino

Earl Ignacio

Lazaro Makapagal

Matt Daclan

Andres Bonifacio

Ricky Gallardo

Quiroga

Moira Lang

Quiroda's Lady

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