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John Semley Slant Magazine 09/24/2012
3/4
This oddball Filipino film effectively mints its own genre: the light dark comedy. Go to Full Review
Kent Turner Film-Forward.com 10/03/2012
3/4
A terrific mix of black comedy and subtle sentimental drama Go to Full Review
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01/12/2021 Eddie Garcia is phenominal! The lines are brilliant! Big points for featuring love for the aspin (dog). The film depicts reality for older people who didnt have any family of their own. The film was funny, sad, frustrating, and surprising. I can watch it again and again. See more 07/21/2013 It really was a touching, gentle, and very funny movie. Missed this at Palm Springs International Film Fest, so really happy Outfest selected it also. See more Alan W @PatronWong 03/25/2013 Surprisingly charming and touching comedy/drama about a retired cantankerous older gay man and his cancerous dog living in a small village in rural Philippines, the film scores point for originality in not only its challenging choice of subject matters (see: cantankerous older gay man and cancerous dog) but also in its often existential ponderance on the meaning of life and how we anticipate death - juxatoposing (intentionally?) with the broader comedic elements of the film. It could come across as a bit episodic and slightly odd but that's also its charm. An inspiring little gem that demands to be watched by a wider audience. See more 12/25/2012 The film played its cards well. The first half seems to attract the viewers to a comedic timing, while the second half makes them melancholic. 'Bwakaw' plays to a specific audience --- most probably to those who are avid independent movie-goers. But it's an interesting welcome approach to the mainstream fanatics. See more 10/07/2012 Touching and funny. A lot of people cried at the end of the movie. See more 09/25/2012 a very sad story told in a very entertaining humor... See more Read all reviews
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Director
Jun Lana