Century of Birthing

Nov 17, 2011

5h 59m

★ 7.7

Overview

An artist struggles to finish his work while a storyline about a cult plays in his head. As the cult spirals towards a fundamentalism that will destroy the world, the artist decides to destroy his muse to redeem the world.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Sine Olivia Pilipinas

Century of Birthing Trailers

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Cast

Homer

Perry Dizon

Crazy Woman/Virgin

Hazel Orencio

Sister Angela

Angel Aquino

Amang Tiburcio

Joel Torre

Philosopher

Soliman Cruz

Ex-Convict / Dindo

Bart Guingona

Photographer

Roeder Camañag

Ana/Call Center Woman

Angeli Bayani

Filmmaker / Butcher

Dante Perez

Poet of the Rain

Betty Uy-Regala

Homer's mother

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