Bakit, Papa?

Bakit, Papa?

2024 · 20 min · Comedy

Left and right are the wakes of the deceased in a barrio in Isabela, but noticed by Amang, a native Ilocano, it seems that their tradition of the "Pagdudung-aw" during wakes has disappeared. This drives him to pass on the tradition to Balong, his only son.

Directed by Migo Morales · Written by Migo Morales

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