Fleeing the American invasion of the Philippines in the early 20th Century a mother and her son retreat into the jungle. One day the son discovers a wounded woman and decides to bring her home. They have a child. Years pass. The family live in isolation from the growing chaos all over the country. But a coming storm soon threatens their existence and American troops draw nearer. Raya Martin is one of the most prolific and acclaimed young directors in South East Asia. Independencia creates a lush metaphor that plays with cinematic illusions and the cultural and... mythical history of the Philippines. Ingeniously staged on studio sets to evoke the lost period of early and silent cinema Independencia mixes melodrama with anti-colonial critique to recreate a pivotal moment in Filipino history and incisively explores the intersection between national history and cinema history. Special Features: Behind-the Scenes Featurette Short Film Director Interview New HD Transfer Booklet Essay [show more]
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Filipino historical drama directed by Raya Martin. During the American invasion of the Philippines in the early-20th century, a mother and her son take refuge in the middle of the jungle, where they hope to avoid the incoming troops. While in hiding they are joined by another mother, who is mortally wounded, and her child. They try their best to survive, but a lack of provisions and tough conditions threaten their very existence. Can they weather the storm and get through their difficult situation?
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