Philippines / Dec 25, 2001 / 27th Metro Manila Film Festival
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Plot
Ahmad belongs to the Bangsamoro people. While many of his kind are bent on fighting, thinking that Mindanao is only for the Muslims, Ahmad prefers to live a simple and peaceful life. He works as a doctor in Manila while his wife, Fatima, and his only son, Ibrahim, stay in Mindanao with his mother, Farida. Ahmad is shocked and devastated when Fatima breaks the confounding news. Ibrahim was killed by a stray bullet when vigilantes indiscriminately fire at their village. Ahmad goes back to where he came from Mindanao. Ibrahim’s death did not cause Ahmad to stop striving to live a peaceful life, much to the consternation of his brother, Musa. His brother takes an exactly opposite stand. Musa believes in waging a war against all the Kaafir (unbelievers) who may impede the Moro’s goal of independence. He even trains his young son, Rashid to a Muslim warrior’s life.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jiro Manio | Francis |
| Nonie Buencamino | Musa |
| Jodi Sta. Maria | Dolor |
| Cris Daluz | Imam |
| Bryan Homecillo | Ibrahim |
| Angela Montano | Servant Girl |
| Olga Natividad | Rashid's Mother |
| Dante Balois | First Datu |
| Soliman Cruz | Second Datu |
| Val Romano | Third Datu |
| Karla Pambid | Francis' Mother |
| Jimmy Galang | Francis' Father |
| Cezar Xerez-Burgos | Priest |
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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Bagong Buwan |
| Original language | TL |
| Production countries | Philippines |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Bahaghari Productions (BPS), Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions |
| Release date | 25 dicembre 2001 |
| Executive producer | Charo Santos, Malou N. Santos, Margie Moran |
| Production | Marilou Diaz-Abaya, Gregg de Guzman |
| Writer | Marilou Diaz-Abaya, Ricardo Lee, Jun Robles Lana |
| Editing | Jess Navarro |
| Cinematography | Eduardo Jacinto |
| Assistant directors | Angie Castrence, Allan Forte, Maricar L. Vicencio, Marilou Diaz-Abaya |
| Camera operators | Eduardo Jacinto |
| Additional photography | Eduardo Jacinto |
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| Production design | Judy Lou de Pio, Leo Abaya, Paul Infante, John Portugal |
| Art direction | Judy Lou de Pio, Leo Abaya, Paul Infante, John Portugal |
| Set decoration | Judy Lou de Pio, Leo Abaya, Paul Infante, John Portugal |
| Special effects | Rolly Sto. Domingo |
| Visual effects | Dodge Ledesma, Rolly Sto. Domingo |
| Music | Nonong Buencamino, Albert Michael Idioma, Rudy Gonzales |
| Sound | Albert Michael Idioma, Nonong Buencamino, Rudy Gonzales |
Release dates
Premiere
United States / Jul 19, 2002 / New York Asian American International Film Festival
Japan / Sep 15, 2002 / 12th Fukuoka International Film Festival
South Korea / Nov 15, 2002 / Busan International Film Festival
Theatrical release
Philippines / Dec 25, 2001
Australia / Aug 15, 2002 / Sydney Asia Pacific Film Festival
United States / Oct 05, 2002 / San Diego Asian Film Festival
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