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| Essential Truths of the Lake | |
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| Directed by | Lav Diaz |
| Screenplay by | Lav Diaz |
| Starring | John Lloyd Cruz |
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| Edited by | Lav Diaz |
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Running time | 215 minutes |
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| Language | Filipino |
Essentials Truths of the Lake is a 2023 Philippine drama film written, edited, and directed by Lav Diaz. It serves as a prequel to When the Waves Are Gone (2022) and the second entry in a planned trilogy.[1] A part of the film was shot in the aftermath of the 2020 Taal Eruption.[2] The film competed at the main competition of the 76th Locarno Film Festival where it had its world premiere on August 6, 2023.[3]
Synopsis[edit]
Confronted by the extrajudicial killings under the Duterte administration, Lieutenant Hermes Papauran (John Lloyd Cruz) re-opens a fifteen-year-old cold case concerning the disappearance of Esmeralda Stuart (Shaina Magdayao).
Cast[edit]
- John Lloyd Cruz
- Hazel Orencio
- Shaina Magdayao
- Bart Guingona
- Agot Isidro
References[edit]
- ^ "Essential Truths Of The Lake". Epic Media. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ "Essential Truths of the Lake | Viennale".
- ^ Debruge, Peter (12 August 2023). "'Essential Truths of the Lake' Review: Things Don't End Well in Lav Diaz's Languorous Detective Story". Variety. Retrieved 11 July 2024.