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Whether the Weather Is Fine

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Against the backdrop of the typhoon Yolanda, a mother and her son struggle for survival and deal with absurdity of fate, sustained by the hope that they carry, and what is lost and gained.

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Chandler Levack Globe and Mail 09/16/2021
4/4
A surreal and moving portrait of a small village in the Philippines devastated by a typhoon and three people longing to escape. Go to Full Review Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse 09/24/2021
7.5
"Whether the Weather is Fine" is a great film, featuring a rather rich context, intelligent humor, and much entertainment, all of which are wrapped in a visually impressive package that also highlights its artfulness. Go to Full Review Karl Delossantos Smash Cut Reviews 09/22/2021
4/5
Carlos Francisco Manatad's Whether the Weather is Fine will surprise you with its melancholic surrealist drama and absurdist comedy approach to a real-life disaster. Go to Full Review Jared Mobarak The Film Stage 09/19/2021
B-
While I can't ignore the lulls and the scenes that fell flat, I can without a doubt applaud the audacity Manatad shows in the attempt itself. Go to Full Review Ricardo Gallegos La Estatuilla 09/17/2021
Whether the Weather is Fine captivates through narrative audacity and audiovisual richness [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Archer F @RT01087282 02/15/2024 Ehh, I Have No Opinion Movie Much, I'm Fine This Movie See more Read all reviews
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Carlo Francisco Manatad

Director

Charo Santos-Concio

Norma

Daniel Padilla

Miguel

Rans Rifol

Andrea

Carlo Francisco Manatad

Screenwriter

Armi Rae Cacanindin

Producer

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Synopsis Against the backdrop of the typhoon Yolanda, a mother and her son struggle for survival and deal with absurdity of fate, sustained by the hope that they carry, and what is lost and gained.
Director
Carlo Francisco Manatad
Producer
Armi Rae Cacanindin, Joji Alonso, Vincent Wang
Screenwriter
Carlo Francisco Manatad, Giancarlo Abrahan, Jérémie Dubois
Production Co
Dreamscape Entertainment, planc, House on Fire, Cinematografica, KawanKawan Film, Quantum Films, CMB Film Services, Weydemann Bros., Globe Studios, iWant TFC, Black Sheep
Genre
Drama
Runtime
1h 45m