The Obscured Histories and Silent Longings of Daguluan's Children
Synopsis
A portrait of a village in the southern Philippines which combines documentary footage with staged scenes. The film follows the villagers as they go about their lives, struggle with poverty, and try to maintain traditions while the country appears to be headed for war.
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