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Dilim (2014): Cast & Plot

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Dilim is a 2014 horror film directed by Jose Javier Reyes, starring Kylie Padilla as Maritess, Ella Cruz and Rayver Cruz. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Dilim (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genre
Horror
Original language
Tagalog
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The story

What Is Dilim About?

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

A nursing student encounters strange occurrences around the dorm where she’s staying. She enlists of another student to unravel the mystery of the dormitory.

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Cast & crew

Dilim Cast & Characters

Kylie Padilla leads the cast as Maritess, with Ella Cruz as Mia and Rayver Cruz as Emer. Directed by Jose Javier Reyes; 26 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Jose Javier Reyes

More films directed by Jose Javier Reyes: Karinyo Brutal, Patikim-tikim, Secrets and Mommy Issues.

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Plot

Dilim Plot Summary

What happens in Dilim from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Kylie Padilla plays Maritess, a nursing student who moves into a dorm and becomes haunted by inexplicable nightmares. On a trip to Quiapo, a seer tells her she is a conduit between the living and the dead, drawing spirits toward her because she can help them cross over to the other side. Back at the dorm, Ella Cruz as Mia, a fellow boarder, enters the story and the atmosphere grows increasingly uneasy. The nights grow darker, and Maritess confides in her newfound friend, Rayver Cruz as Emerson, as the strange occurrences threaten to overwhelm her.

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The whole story of Dilim, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Dilim?

9 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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What is the main occupation of Maritess, the film's protagonist?

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Dilim FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Dilim?

Dilim runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Dilim released?

Dilim was released on October 22, 2014.

Who directed Dilim?

Dilim was directed by Jose Javier Reyes.

More films by Jose Javier Reyes

Who is in the cast of Dilim?

Dilim stars Kylie Padilla as Maritess, Ella Cruz as Mia and Rayver Cruz as Emer, among 26 credited actors.

Does Dilim have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Dilim in?

The original language of Dilim is Tagalog.

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