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Unless the Water is Safer than the Land (2018): Cast

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Unless the Water is Safer than the Land is a 2018 film directed by Iar Arondaing, starring Star Orjaliza, JM Salvado and Junyka Sigrid Santarin. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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Unless the Water is Safer than the Land (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Director
Iar Arondaing
Original language
Tagalog
After the credits
No No extra scene
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What Is Unless the Water is Safer than the Land About?

The premise of Unless the Water is Safer than the Land without spoilers.

This coming-of-age story follows twelve-year-old Eshal, a Muslim girl living in Marawi. Her life is deeply affected by a pervasive and longstanding tradition of inter-family conflict known as Rido. This custom involves cycles of violent retaliation, often fatal, stemming from perceived slights or injustices—whether genuine or not. The conflict spans generations and shapes the lives of those caught within its web.

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Cast & crew

Unless the Water is Safer than the Land Cast

Star Orjaliza leads the cast, with JM Salvado and Junyka Sigrid Santarin. Directed by Iar Arondaing; 7 actors are credited in all.

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More films directed by Iar Arondaing: Kaulayaw, Panibugho and Sa Gabing Nanahimik Ang Mga Kuliglig.

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Unless the Water is Safer than the Land FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Unless the Water is Safer than the Land, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Unless the Water is Safer than the Land?

Unless the Water is Safer than the Land runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was Unless the Water is Safer than the Land released?

Unless the Water is Safer than the Land was released on August 4, 2018.

Who directed Unless the Water is Safer than the Land?

Unless the Water is Safer than the Land was directed by Iar Arondaing.

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Who is in the cast of Unless the Water is Safer than the Land?

Unless the Water is Safer than the Land stars Star Orjaliza, JM Salvado and Junyka Sigrid Santarin, among 7 credited actors.

Does Unless the Water is Safer than the Land have a post-credit scene?

No. Unless the Water is Safer than the Land has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Unless the Water is Safer than the Land in?

The original language of Unless the Water is Safer than the Land is Tagalog.

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