Kaaway (2019)
"Kaaway," which means enemy in a couple Filipino dialects, is a story set in the mid '90s of the U.S. and focuses on two 11-year-old Filipino boys. Jonathan was born and raised in the U.S., while Calag was born and raised in the Philippines. After getting into a fight at school, they are forced to spend the day at the same house and the discord is inescapable. The film's central themes are assimilation, shame, and masculinity.
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Elijah JusticeCalagJace IzunoJonathanAlvin RabanalJRLeonardo LiganLeonAaron LongMikeyHelen HegleJonathan's MomDel AranetaCalag's MomMovie DNA
Frequently asked questions about Kaaway
What is Kaaway about?
"Kaaway," which means enemy in a couple Filipino dialects, is a story set in the mid '90s of the U.S. and focuses on two 11-year-old Filipino boys. Jonathan was born and raised in the U.S., while Calag was born and raised in the Philippines. After getting into a fight at school, they are forced to spend the day at the same house and the discord is inescapable. The film's central themes are assimilation, shame, and masculinity.
How long is Kaaway?
Kaaway has a runtime of 13 minutes.