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From What Is Before chronicles the gradual decline of a remote village in the early 1970s Philippines and the strange occurrences that befall it and its people, coinciding with Ferdinand Marcos' proclamation of martial law.
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Status: Released
Released Date: 2014-07-03
Runtime: 345 mins
Director: Lav Diaz
Writer: Lav Diaz
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Genres: Drama
Original title: From What Is Before
Production Companies: Sine Olivia Pilipinas
Production Countries: Philippines
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