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Horror thriller

Dalaw (2009): Cast & Plot

Dalaw (2009) movie poster

Dalaw is a 2009 horror thriller directed by Joven Tan, starring Katrina Halili as Laarni, Mon Confiado and Dexter Doria. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes.

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Dalaw (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Joven Tan
Genres
Thriller , Horror
Original language
Tagalog
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dalaw About?

The premise of Dalaw without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Journalist Laarni is sent to investigate the legend of Estrela, a ghost believed to haunt a village in Cavite. The spirit is said to be a teenage girl who endured brutal abuse and, before being killed by her own father, witnessed him murder her mother. As Laarni uncovers the tragic truth, Estrela’s vengeful presence intensifies, and she must uncover the secret behind the rage before more lives are claimed.

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Cast & crew

Dalaw Cast & Characters

Katrina Halili leads the cast as Laarni, with Mon Confiado as Amado and Dexter Doria as Manghuhula. Directed by Joven Tan; 21 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Joven Tan

More films directed by Joven Tan: Kahit Maputi na ang Buhok Ko, Suarez: The Healing Priest, Suarez: The Healing Priest and Otlum.

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Plot

Dalaw Plot Summary

What happens in Dalaw from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Stella, a widow, decides to marry Anton four years after her husband’s death, hoping this new union will give her son Paolo a sense of family. Anton, once her great love, had been the one she longed for before her parents pressed her into a life with Danilo. The wedding is rocked by a brutal incident: at the ceremony, Milagros, Anton’s mother, is left paralyzed and unable to speak after an unseen force strikes, and she dies soon after.

Full summary

The whole story of Dalaw, scene by scene

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Videos

Dalaw Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Dalaw.

DALAW - Official Trailer, Starring Katrina Halili
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Dalaw?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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FAQ

Dalaw FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dalaw, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dalaw?

Dalaw runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Dalaw released?

Dalaw was released on June 3, 2009.

Who directed Dalaw?

Dalaw was directed by Joven Tan.

More films by Joven Tan

Who is in the cast of Dalaw?

Dalaw stars Katrina Halili as Laarni, Mon Confiado as Amado and Dexter Doria as Manghuhula, among 21 credited actors.

Does Dalaw have a post-credit scene?

No. Dalaw has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dalaw in?

The original language of Dalaw is Tagalog.

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