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Bwakaw

In life, you only need one true friend.

5.9(9)20121h 50m1

Gruff retiree Rene rejects most human contact, but begins to soften once he comes to terms with his homosexuality.

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Status
Released
Budget
$11.2K
Box office
$34.7K
Language
Tagalog
  • staged death
  • rejection
  • loneliness
  • last will and testament
  • nursing home
  • lgbt
  • death of pet
  • life challenges
  • dog man friendship
  • gay theme

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Produced in

Philippines

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Release dates

  • United StatesUS

    • Theatrical7 Oct 2012
  • CanadaCA

    • Theatrical26 Sept 2012
  • PhilippinesPH

    • PremiereCinemalaya Independent Film Festival5 Sept 2012
    • Digital / OTTJuanFlix23 Jan 2026

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Bwakaw was released on 26 September 2012.

Audience reviews

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    SheBlogger

    7/25/2012

    Bwakaw embarks upon the life’s journey of Mang Rene, a cranky old homosexual man. I’ve seen other gay movies but this is so far the most natural, every-day-scene, or could-be-my-neighbor kind of setting. The dialogues and the delivery of lines are so natural that it didn’t feel scripted at all. But of course! This was a powerhouse cast! Led by none other than one of the greatest actors that has ever graced the Phil…

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