Turumba (1981): Cast
Turumba is a 1981 comedy drama directed by Kidlat Tahimik, starring Homer Abiad as Kadu, Katrin de Guia and Bernarda Pacheco. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Kidlat Tahimik
- Original language
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Tagalog - Studio
- Kidlat Kulog Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Turumba About?
The premise of Turumba without spoilers.
Kadu, a young boy from Pakil in Laguna, watches his community’s cherished customs erode under the pressure of capitalism embodied by Madame, a foreign visitor who first arrives during the vibrant Turumba Festival. As she becomes a customer, the clash between tradition and modern commerce reshapes village life.
Turumba Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- village
- shipment
- truck
- overtime
- typhoon
- umbrella
- dachshund
- deadline
- chinese checkers
- barber
- billboard
- mascot
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- munich olympics mascot
- munich olympics
- business partner
- business
- non actor
- duck
- chicken
- rooster
- mass production
- hut
- television
- horse racing
- electric fan
- rain
- church tower
- band music
- german tourist
- radio
- reference to the beatles
- highway
- rice harvest
- tourist
- legacy
- cantor
- generation
- loudspeaker
- procession
- tricycle
- madonna
- altar
- virgin mary
- guitar
- waterfall
- hydroelectric power
- black out
- electricity
- industrialization
- blacksmith
Turumba Cast & Characters
Homer Abiad leads the cast as Kadu, with Katrin de Guia as Madame and Bernarda Pacheco as Bernarda. Directed by Kidlat Tahimik; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kidlat Tahimik
- Homer Abiad as Kadu
- Katrin de Guia as Madame
- Bernarda Pacheco as Bernarda
- Patricio Abari as Mang Pati
Also Starring in Turumba
· 3 more- Iñigo Vito Romy
- Maria Pehipol Lola
- Claudia Aderes Mother
More from Kidlat Tahimik
One more film directed by Kidlat Tahimik: Kabunyan’s Journey to Liwanag.
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Turumba FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Turumba, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Turumba?
Turumba runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Turumba released?
Turumba was released on May 15, 1981.
Who directed Turumba?
Turumba was directed by Kidlat Tahimik.
More films by Kidlat Tahimik Who is in the cast of Turumba?
Turumba stars Homer Abiad as Kadu, Katrin de Guia as Madame and Bernarda Pacheco as Bernarda, among 7 credited actors.
Does Turumba have a post-credit scene?
No. Turumba has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Turumba in?
The original language of Turumba is Tagalog.
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