Turumba

Set in a tiny Philippine village, the inimitable Kidlat Tahimik’s film focuses on a family that makes paper-mache animals to sell during the traditional Turumba festivities. One year, a department store buyer purchases all their stock. When she returns with an order for 500 more (this time with the word “Oktoberfest” painted on them), the family’s seasonal occupation becomes year-round alienated labor.

Kadu, a boy from Pakil, Laguna, experiences the dissolution of tradition as it gives way to capitalism in the form of Madame, a foreigner who initially came to their village as a customer during the Festival of Turumba.

Director: Kidlat Tahimik
Writer: Kidlat Tahimik
Stars: Homer Abiad, Iñigo Vito, Maria Pehipol

Thanks to user “Giorno Giovanna” for sharing this movie.
Thanks to user “Giorno Giovanna” for sharing this movie.
Thanks to user “Giorno Giovanna” for sharing this movie.