The movie is well done, showing the reality of the Philippines and the way many people live there. The movie displays a lot of the many myths and superstitions that the uneducated still believe.
I've been lucky enough to travel through the Philippines and also sail around and through over many years. I've been to more islands there than most Filipinos and love the place and its people. I have many friends there, so thats why I believe I can comment on the authenticity of the movie.
The movie is exremely well acted, filmed and directed, hence being a very sad subject, hits you and makes you wish for a better life for the population there. I wont reveal any spoilers, but suffice to say it is definitely worth watching.
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