Ang Katiwala
"An ordinary man haunted by an extraordinary legacy."
Originally released in 2012. Ang Katiwala is a drama film. directed by Aloy Adlawan.
Starring Dennis Trillo, Ronnie Lazaro, and Mailes Kanapi
Synopsis
Ruben loses his job as a carpenter in a small town in Zambales where he lives with his wife Eden and their 10-year old son, Budoy. Desperate to make ends meet, he accepts a job as a caretaker of an abandoned property in Quezon City. Ruben soon finds out that the previous owner of the house is an important figure in the country’s history. When he is interviewed by a TV reporter about this historical figure, Ruben feels embarrassed that he knows nothing about him. Ruben soon starts reading up to get to know more about the life of this person, his accomplishments and what he has done for the people. Ruben’s fascination about the person’s life and his inevitable hero-worship irks the only friend he has in the sprawling compound, the night-shift security guard, Gimo, who jokes that Ruben is slowly being possessed by the soul of his new hero.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TL
Production Companies
- Cinemalaya Foundation
- Breaking the Box Productions
- Bigtop Media Productions
- APT Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ang Katiwala about?
Ruben loses his job as a carpenter in a small town in Zambales where he lives with his wife Eden and their 10-year old son, Budoy. Desperate to make ends meet, he accepts a job as a caretaker of an...
Who directed Ang Katiwala?
Ang Katiwala was directed by Aloy Adlawan.
When was Ang Katiwala released?
Ang Katiwala was released on July 25, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ang Katiwala?
The main cast of Ang Katiwala includes Dennis Trillo, Ronnie Lazaro, Mailes Kanapi, Althea Vega, Miggs Cuaderno.