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From What Is Before (2014): Cast

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From What Is Before is a 2014 drama directed by Lav Diaz, starring Mailes Kanapi as Heding, Perry Dizon and Joel Saracho. It runs 5 hours 45 minutes.

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From What Is Before (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
5h 45m (345 min)
Director
Lav Diaz
Genre
Drama
Original language
Tagalog
After the credits
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The story

What Is From What Is Before About?

The premise of From What Is Before without spoilers.

In the Philippines, 1972, a remote village is plagued by unsettling events—animals are brutally killed, a man is discovered bleeding, and homes are set ablaze. Amidst the growing fear and chaos, President Ferdinand E. Marcos declares Martial Law with Proclamation No. 1081, placing the nation under military control. The unsettling occurrences and the political upheaval intertwine, creating an atmosphere of mystery and dread.

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Cast & crew

From What Is Before Cast & Characters

Mailes Kanapi leads the cast as Heding, with Perry Dizon as Sito and Joel Saracho as Father Guido. Directed by Lav Diaz; 22 actors are credited in all.

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More from Lav Diaz

More films directed by Lav Diaz, best-rated first: The Woman Who Left, Norte, the End of History, Magellan and Magellan.

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From What Is Before Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Do Que Vem Antes” and “아 프리오리”.

Also known as
  • Do Que Vem Antes
  • 아 프리오리
  • 昔のはじまり
  • От предшествующего
  • 今来古往
  • Z tego, co było, po tym, co było

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From What Is Before FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of From What Is Before, each answered in a sentence.

How long is From What Is Before?

From What Is Before runs 5 hours 45 minutes (345 minutes).

When was From What Is Before released?

From What Is Before was released on July 3, 2014.

Who directed From What Is Before?

From What Is Before was directed by Lav Diaz.

More films by Lav Diaz

Who is in the cast of From What Is Before?

From What Is Before stars Mailes Kanapi as Heding, Perry Dizon as Sito and Joel Saracho as Father Guido, among 22 credited actors.

Does From What Is Before have a post-credit scene?

No. From What Is Before has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is From What Is Before in?

The original language of From What Is Before is Tagalog.

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