6,000 people were forced to abandon their ancestral land on Sicogon Island after Typhoon Haiyan, paving the way for a luxury resort development.
Synopsis
6,000 people were forced to abandon their ancestral land on Sicogon Island after Typhoon Haiyan, paving the way for a luxury resort development.
People
View all →Synopsis
Rey "Jaya" Aclao drives through the Philippines with former student Arnel Pablo. They head to a drag competition, meeting Typhoon Haiyan survivors along the way. The residents of Sicogon Island tell their stories of land loss and corporate greed. Ayala Land Inc. displaced over 6,000 people to build a luxury resort after the storm. Filmmaker Seán Devlin captures these narratives, combining fiction and documentary. The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2023 and features a cast of non-professional actors.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet Typhoon Haiyan survivors on Sicogon Island
- See a film with an all non-professional cast
- Find out about land disputes with Ayala Land Inc.
Did You Know
- Asog was made with a micro budget of $255,000.
- Ayala Land Inc. paid $5.1 million USD in reparations after the film's success.
- The film features an entirely non-professional cast of Typhoon Haiyan survivors.
- Asog had its World Premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2023.
Perfect For
Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the film Asog?
Asog was produced and directed by Seán Devlin.
What was the budget for the film Asog?
The film was made on a micro budget of US$255,000.
What significant event does the film Asog address?
Asog addresses the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan and the displacement of residents from Sicogon Island.
What are people saying?
Play More Like This
Related Films
Is this your film?
If you made this film or hold the rights to it, we'd like to talk. We can license it and pay you a share of what it earns.
Comments