
Ynang-Bayan: To be a Woman is to Live at a Time of War
Documentary
Overview
A documentary film, which focuses on the subject of women’s movement in the Philippines. Myth and legend overlap with history and politics as the women’s struggle is laid to bear in the individual stories and achievements of those featured in the film. The fragmented mosaic of voices and scenes allow for a plurality of views and opinions to account for the multifaceted and complex nature of Filipinas. From poetry to dance, politics to poetry – women chart their own lives in the auspicious event of change happening with the ascent of a woman to the country’s pinnacle of power.
Top Cast


Upeng Fernandez
Upeng Fernandez
Ynang Bayan
Upeng Fernandez
Ynang Bayan
Edna Vida
Edna Vida
Itim Asu
Edna Vida
Itim Asu
Sylvia Garde
Sylvia Garde
Maria Makiling
Sylvia Garde
Maria Makiling
Sharon Cabusao
Sharon Cabusao
Self
Sharon Cabusao
Self
Julie Lluch
Julie Lluch
Self
Julie Lluch
Self
Ceres Doyo
Ceres Doyo
Self
Ceres Doyo
Self
Marra P.L. Lanot
Marra P.L. Lanot
Self
Marra P.L. Lanot
Self
Petite Pererdo
Petite Pererdo
Self
Petite Pererdo
Self
Remmy Rikkens
Remmy Rikkens
Self
Remmy Rikkens
Self
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