Light in the Darkness

Nov 11, 2021

0h 18m

★ 10.0

Hope is our light in unimaginable times.

Overview

Suffering from blindness since childhood, Tatay Ening continues his life pursuits from climbing bamboo shoots to selling bamboo coin banks alone in a city, kilometers away from his home. His light to the darkness keeps him safe during unimaginable times.

Genres

Documentary

Family

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Cast

Tatay Ening

Dionilo Sagang

Sister of Tatay Ening

Arcelita Sagang

Lara Eatery Staff

Jane Acopiado

Documentary Photographer

Armand Frasco

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