Butterflies Have No Memories (2009)

  • U
  • 10/18/2009 (JP)
  • Drama
  • 1h 1m

Nostalgia.

Overview

Man is good and man is evil; man’s complex nature and existence has always been defined by these two opposite sides. In a remote island in the Philippines, the inhabitants of a once-prosperous town have been struggling since a giant Canadian gold mining company was forced to close down. While the company’s departure carried an important victory for people who fought for its closure because of environmental concerns, it also made a lot of people bitter, angry and desperate. It was an economic debacle for them. And they perpetually long for the return of the company. In these desperate times, Ferding, Santos and Willy drown their frustrations by endless drinking of alcohol. The visit of a young Canadian woman who was born in the mining village changed everything.

Lav Diaz

Writer, Director

Cast

Willy Fernandez's headshot

Willy Fernandez

Willy
Joel Ferrer's headshot

Joel Ferrer

Santos
Lois Goff's headshot

Lois Goff

Martha
Kristine Kintana's headshot

Kristine Kintana

Carol
Dante Perez's headshot

Dante Perez

Mang Ferding
Edward Porta's headshot

Edward Porta

Tonio

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