Biyak (2022)
Erscheinungsjahr: 2022
Land: Philippines
Alternative Title: N/A
Regisseur: Joel Lamangan
Writer: Joel Lamangan, Quinn Carrillo, Troy Espiritu
Production Genre
Geschichte
In 'Biyak', Violet reconnects with her biological mother and half-sister, Samantha. The sisters find common ground as both of their worlds revolve around drugs and sexual abuse.
Zusammenfassung
'Biyak' (2022), directed by Joel Lamangan, is a Philippine film that weaves together themes of family reunion, trauma, and survival in the face of addiction and abuse. The movie centers on Violet who seeks out her biological mother after years apart. Upon reconnecting, Violet finds an unexpected bond with her half-sister Samantha, despite their contrasting worlds. However, their shared journey is fraught with challenges as both sisters grapple with the darker realities of drug dependency and sexual exploitation that have become entwined in their lives.
