Volunteer teachers from the city are afraid to teach in small, far-flung
barrios because of the threat of the on-going war between the military
and the rebels. This prompts Aaquil (Alfred Vargas), a farmer, to assume
the work of the educator in their community. His students, some
orphaned by the war, are unaware that Aaquil is actually illiterate. How
has he managed to keep them from finding the truth? The story depicts
how the cycle of anger and vengeance continues when education is ignored
and neglected.
Starring: Alfred Vargas, Miggs Cuaderno, Marc Justin Alvarez, Micko Laurente, Lou
Veloso, Mon Confiado, James Blanco, Loren Burgos, and Kiko Matos
Written and Directed By: Perry Escaño
Cinemalaya Film Festival 2017 runs from August 4-13 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and Ayala Cinemas.
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