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Dalaw (2010): Cast & Plot

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Dalaw is a 2010 drama horror film directed by Dondon S. Santos, starring Kris Aquino as Stella, Maliksi Morales and Diether Ocampo. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Dalaw (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Dondon S. Santos
Genres
Drama , 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.

For the sake of her son Paolo, Stella remarries Anton hoping for a peaceful family. After the wedding, she is plagued by terrifying hauntings that threaten her and those around her. Clues point to the spirit of her dead husband, and guilt over his death drives Stella to protect her new family. As she confronts the ghost, hidden secrets emerge, leaving her uncertain who is haunting her and why.

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Cast & crew

Dalaw Cast & Characters

Kris Aquino leads the cast as Stella, with Maliksi Morales as Paolo and Diether Ocampo as Anton. Directed by Dondon S. Santos; 17 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Dondon S. Santos

More films directed by Dondon S. Santos: G!, 12, Northern Lights: A Journey to Love and Shake, Rattle & Roll XV.

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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 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Stella Kris Aquino decides to marry Anton Diether Ocampo four years after her husband died. She hopes that this marriage will give her son Maliksi Morales the experience of having a whole family. Anton was her great love before she was forced by her parents to marry Danilo Richard Quan.

However, at the wedding, Anton’s mother Milagros Susan Africa is left paralyzed and unable to speak after being attacked by an unknown entity who later kills her shortly afterwards.

After moving to Anton’s place, Stella experiences major hauntings that endanger her and her son. She assumes that her late husband is the one behind the hauntings and tries to placate him, only for the hauntings to escalate.

Full summary

The whole story of Dalaw, scene by scene

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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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Who plays the lead role of Stella in Dalaw?

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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 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Dalaw released?

Dalaw was released on December 25, 2010.

Who directed Dalaw?

Dalaw was directed by Dondon S. Santos.

More films by Dondon S. Santos

Who is in the cast of Dalaw?

Dalaw stars Kris Aquino as Stella, Maliksi Morales as Paolo and Diether Ocampo as Anton, among 17 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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