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The Halt

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Manilla, 2034. As a result of massive volcanic eruptions in the Celebes Sea in 2031, Southeast Asia has literally been in the dark for the last three years, zero sunlight. Madmen control countries, communities, enclaves and new bubble cities. Cataclysmic epidemics ravage the continent. Millions have died and millions more have left.

Critics Reviews

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Clarence Tsui The Hollywood Reporter 05/25/2019
Diaz has yet to swap art for arms in order to bring change to his society. But the fire still burns brightly within him, it seems. Go to Full Review Jonathan Romney Screen International 05/23/2019
Devoted Diaz fans will find it a satisfying venture into somewhat new territory. Go to Full Review Daniel Gorman In Review Online 07/09/2021
Like all of Diaz's work, The Halt manages to be both minimalist and maximalist simultaneously, a tension that energizes the film through some of its slower passages. Go to Full Review Hayden Welch Film Inquiry 05/18/2021
Diaz takes inherently political issues and turns them into a more humanist dilemma as opposed to a leftist plight, and in doing so he makes it more universally appreciative. The Halt is a unique and essential experience. Go to Full Review Alonso Díaz de la Vega El Universal 06/13/2019
The tone is uneven and the reflection about the theme somewhat superficial for the long duration of the film. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Jaime Pena Caimán Cuadernos de Cine 05/29/2019
The Halt's best moments are at the end, when it enters the streets and sided with those children who are the first propitiatory victims of the tyrants of the day and the environmental disasters. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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01/18/2020 Diaz in his new territory is a must see. See more 10/16/2019 The most baffling movie ever made... Almost 5 hours of horrible acting See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Lav Diaz

Director

Piolo Pascual

Actor

Joel Lamangan

Actor

Pinky Amador

Actor

Shaina Magdayao

Actor

Hazel Orencio

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Movie Info

Synopsis Manilla, 2034. As a result of massive volcanic eruptions in the Celebes Sea in 2031, Southeast Asia has literally been in the dark for the last three years, zero sunlight. Madmen control countries, communities, enclaves and new bubble cities. Cataclysmic epidemics ravage the continent. Millions have died and millions more have left.
Director
Lav Diaz
Genre
Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language
Filipino
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 12, 2021
Runtime
4h 39m