Documentary backdrop image for Walai (2006)

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200659 minPGdocumentary

Walai

200659 minPGdocumentary

Four Muslim women reflect on their memories of life in the White House in Cotabato City, a site marked by nostalgia, fear, and loss.

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Four Muslim women reflect on their memories of life in the White House in Cotabato City, a site marked by nostalgia, fear, and loss.

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Adjani Arumpac

Adjani Arumpacdirector

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Cotabato City's White House holds memories for four Muslim women who once lived there. Their stories reflect events from the home's past. They recount experiences of loss, love, and change. The film captures their personal narratives against the backdrop of a place often considered without history. Filmed in 2006, the documentary runs for 59 minutes and focuses on the emotional ties these women have with their former home.

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