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Asog

Asog

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jun 11, 2023

Runtime

1h 41m

Genres

Documentary, Comedy, Drama

Original Title

Asog

Production Companies

Canada Council for the Arts, Doc Society, Creative BC

Director

Seán Devlin

Description

This unique narrative incorporating documentary elements follows Rey, a 40-year-old non-binary teacher and typhoon survivor, on a roadtrip to fame. With surreal comedy and social portrait realism, filmmaker Seán‌ Devlin explores climate change, LGBTQ+ issues, and the impact of colonialism on contemporary Philippines.