Storyline / The Plot
"Thousands of children in the Philippines are abandoned by their parents every year. Some have hopes. Some don't. They become a statistic. In their world, the struggle to retain life is imminent. In their world, the struggle for a second chance is a "need". - Aurora Gutierez -
"BALIW" is a story of a man who, as a young boy, grew up in a violent and elusive environment. Despite the efforts of rehabilitation, psychological turmoil still haunts and prevents him from living a peaceful and ordinary life. Faced wit this reality within the facade of a third world country, he searches for a way to exorcise his personal demons. The road less traveled eventually leads him to the answers to his questions and ironically crosses paths with a demon that he himself had created.
Cast: Ryan Eigenmann, Joshua Docareza, Jaime Fabregas, and Joel Torre
Director: Redd Ochoa
Genre: Drama
Release Year: 2007
Released By: Redd5Luke Productions
MTRCB Rating: R-18
Running Time: 1 hr 50 m
