Kafatiran is a story of love and freedom. At the dawn of the Philippine revolution, another revolution is brewing. Deep within the ranks of the Katipunan is a special faction composed of young men who are smart, art-loving, and sometimes a bit too mild-mannered. Young Antonino Corpus wants to join this special faction and goes through some tests to know if he does belong into this group. Unfortunately, the night of Antinino’s recruitment is also the night that sparks the Philippines revolution and the recruitment house is surrounded by several guardia civil. Should they leave the place where they are free to be themselves so that they can attain true freedom? Should they finally come out?
Miranda Beloto, wife of Governor Bingo Beloto is obsessed with the idea of bringing to her impoverished province the first staging of a full length opera. As she prepares to face her corrupt, insensitive husband, she must also deal with the pressure from her own manipulative mother. It seems that Miranda’s foolhardy vision of beauty is all she can cling to in the face of so much brutality. Or is she herself a crucial part of the vicious cycle of corruption?
A famous actor and his snobby manager.
A posh, religious husband and wife.
A promiscuous gold digger.
A mysterious priest.
And an innocent young woman.
Seen through the eyes of a puzzled elevator boy,
“Kawala” tells the story of intertwined lives in a condominium and how they affect an important life choice of a confused employee.
Playwright:
Rae Red
Director:
Paolo O’Hara
Actors:
Peewee O’Hara
Tess Jamias
Regina de Vera
Jerry O’Hara
Chris Pasturan
Lao Rodriguez
Jelson Bay