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Whether the Weather Is Fine

Whether the Weather Is Fine

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Whether the Weather Is Fine

2021

1h 45m

7.0(6 votes)

Drama

Overview

Against the backdrop of the Typhoon Yolanda, a mother and her son struggle for survival and deal with absurdity of fate, sustained by the hope that they carry, and what is lost and gained.

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Production Companies

Black Sheep

Quantum Films

ANIMA

House on Fire

KawanKawan Media

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Charo Santos

Charo Santos

Norma

Daniel Padilla

Daniel Padilla

Miguel

Rans Rifol

Rans Rifol

Andrea

Mercedes Cabral

Mercedes Cabral

Armida

Johnny Manahan

Luis

Marco Yutoc

Eduardo

Francis Magundayao

Francis Magundayao

Young Soldier

Nico Antonio

Nico Antonio

Soldier 1

Manuel Veloso

Soldier 2

Bibo Bayona

Soldier 3

Creative team

Directed by: Carlo Francisco Manatad
Written by: Jérémie Dubois
Giancarlo Abrahan
Produced by: Joji Alonso
Armi Rae Cacanindin

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