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Short mystery drama

The Boy Who Chose the Earth (2018): Cast

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The Boy Who Chose the Earth is a 2018 short mystery drama directed by Lav Diaz, starring Satya Paningbatan and Sid Miles Garcia. It runs 2 minutes.

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The Boy Who Chose the Earth (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2 min
Director
Lav Diaz
Genres
Mystery , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
Viennale
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Boy Who Chose the Earth About?

The premise of The Boy Who Chose the Earth without spoilers.

A young man finds himself unexpectedly caught in a torrential downpour, as lightning and thunder shake the world around him. He’s been diligently preparing for something, making plans and training himself, but this sudden event seems to disrupt his path. Staring upwards, he questions if this overwhelming experience is his true destiny, and what role he must play in it.

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Cast & crew

The Boy Who Chose the Earth Cast

Satya Paningbatan leads the cast, with Sid Miles Garcia. Directed by Lav Diaz.

From the director

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.

Full filmography

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FAQ

The Boy Who Chose the Earth FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Boy Who Chose the Earth, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Boy Who Chose the Earth?

The Boy Who Chose the Earth runs 2 minutes.

When was The Boy Who Chose the Earth released?

The Boy Who Chose the Earth was released on September 25, 2018.

Who directed The Boy Who Chose the Earth?

The Boy Who Chose the Earth was directed by Lav Diaz.

More films by Lav Diaz

Who is in the cast of The Boy Who Chose the Earth?

The Boy Who Chose the Earth stars Satya Paningbatan and Sid Miles Garcia.

Does The Boy Who Chose the Earth have a post-credit scene?

No. The Boy Who Chose the Earth has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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