Season of the Devil (2018)

Pain in melodic form.

Drama

In late 1970s Philippines, a military-controlled militia oppresses a remote village, spreading terror both physical and psychological. Fearless young doctor Lorena opens a clinic for the poor but disappears without a trace. Her activist poet husband sets out to find her.

Release Date: May 22, 2018
Runtime: 3h 52m
Rating: 5.9/10 (15 votes)

Director: Lav Diaz

Cast: Piolo Pascual, Shaina Magdayao, Pinky Amador, Bituin Escalante, Hazel Orencio, Joel Saracho, Bart Guingona, Angel Aquino

Production: Sine Olivia Pilipinas, Epicmedia

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Full Cast (16 people)

Piolo Pascual as Hugo Haniway
Shaina Magdayao as Lorena
Pinky Amador as Aling Sinta / Kwago
Bituin Escalante as Kwentista
Hazel Orencio as Teniente
Joel Saracho as Ahas
Bart Guingona as Paham
Angel Aquino as Angelita
DMs Boongaling as Militia 1
Lilit Reyes as Militia 2
Bradley Liew as Militia 3
Ian Lomongo as Ian
Noel Sto. Domingo as Chairman Narciso
Jonathan Francisco as Young Hugo
Junji Delfino as Aling Maria
Bianca Balbuena as Bianca

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Season of the Devil

Season of the Devil

Season of the Devil

Pain in melodic form.

Season of the Devil

Season of the Devil

Pain in melodic form.

232 min

In late 1970s Philippines, a military-controlled militia oppresses a remote village, spreading terror both physical and psychological. Fearless young doctor Lorena opens a clinic for the poor but disappears without a trace. Her activist poet husband sets out to find her.

Pain in melodic form.

232 min

In late 1970s Philippines, a military-controlled militia oppresses a remote village, spreading terror both physical and psychological. Fearless young doctor Lorena opens a clinic for the poor but disappears without a trace. Her activist poet husband sets out to find her.

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Original LanguageTL

Release Date5/22/2018

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Cast

Piolo Pascual

as Hugo Haniway

Shaina Magdayao

as Lorena

Pinky Amador

as Aling Sinta / Kwago

Bituin Escalante

as Kwentista

Hazel Orencio

as Teniente

Joel Saracho

as Ahas

Bart Guingona

as Paham

Angel Aquino

as Angelita

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Season of the Devil about?▾

In late 1970s Philippines, a military-controlled militia oppresses a remote village, spreading terror both physical and psychological. Fearless young doctor Lorena opens a clinic for the poor but disa…

How long is Season of the Devil?▾

3h 52m

When was Season of the Devil released?▾

May 22, 2018

Who directed Season of the Devil?▾

Lav Diaz

Who stars in Season of the Devil?▾

Piolo Pascual, Shaina Magdayao, Pinky Amador

What genre is Season of the Devil?▾

Drama