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Istokwa

1996 · 114 min

A slow, earnest journey of teenage self-discovery that feels restless and tender, with moments of tension and warmth.

Directed by: Chito S. Roño
Genres: Drama
Starring: Mark Anthony Fernandez, Spencer Reyes, Giselle Toengi

Overview: Two teenage boys escape from their mothers and embark a journey that turns into a misadventure leading to self-discovery about themselves.

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Directed by: Chito S. Roño
Genres: Drama
Starring: Mark Anthony Fernandez, Spencer Reyes, Giselle Toengi

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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
identity
family
freedom
friendship
Places: road trip
countryside
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild

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Action	2
Horror	0
Humour	3
Realism	8
Romance	2
Tension	4
Darkness	4
Complexity	4
Emotional weight	6

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Genres: drama
Directed by: Chito S. Roño
Written by: Chito S. Roño, Roy Iglesias
Starring: Mark Anthony Fernandez, Spencer Reyes, Giselle Toengi, Angelika dela Cruz, Jhong Hilario, Joseph de Leon, Vhong Navarro, Joey Andres
Cinematography: Ely Cruz
Runtime: 114 min
Country: Philippines
Languages: Tagalog

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