Evolution of a Filipino Family

Evolution of a Filipino Family is a sweeping drama that explores the struggles and resilience of a poor farming clan in the Philippines during the tumultuous years of Ferdinand Marcos' rule and beyond. Spanning from 1971 to 1987, the film follows the interconnected lives of several family members as they navigate the challenges of political turmoil, personal loss, and social change. With uncompromising seriousness and austere simplicity, director Lav Diaz patiently and methodically observes the collapse and hopeful revival of this symbolic family, offering a powerful and intimate epic that reflects a nation's history.

You can stream Evolution of a Filipino Family on: Mubi

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