Whether the Weather Is Fine

2021

1h 45m

Drama

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100%

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5 Reviews

Against the backdrop of the typhoon Yolanda, a mother and her son struggle for survival and deal with absurdity of fate, sustained by the hope that they carry, and what is lost and gained.

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Chandler Levack

Globe and Mail

A surreal and moving portrait of a small village in the Philippines devastated by a typhoon and three people longing to escape.

Rated: 4/4

Sep 16, 2021

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Panos Kotzathanasis

Asian Movie Pulse

"Whether the Weather is Fine" is a great film, featuring a rather rich context, intelligent humor, and much entertainment, all of which are wrapped in a visually impressive package that also highlights its artfulness.

Rated: 7.5

Sep 24, 2021

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Karl Delossantos

Smash Cut Reviews

Carlos Francisco Manatad's Whether the Weather is Fine will surprise you with its melancholic surrealist drama and absurdist comedy approach to a real-life disaster.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 22, 2021

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Jared Mobarak

The Film Stage

While I can't ignore the lulls and the scenes that fell flat, I can without a doubt applaud the audacity Manatad shows in the attempt itself.

Rated: B-

Sep 19, 2021

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Ricardo Gallegos

La Estatuilla

Whether the Weather is Fine captivates through narrative audacity and audiovisual richness [Full Review in Spanish]

Sep 17, 2021

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Synopsis

Against the backdrop of the typhoon Yolanda, a mother and her son struggle for survival and deal with absurdity of fate, sustained by the hope that they carry, and what is lost and gained.

Director: Carlo Francisco Manatad
Producer: Armi Rae Cacanindin, Joji Alonso, Vincent Wang
Screenwriter: Carlo Francisco Manatad, Giancarlo Abrahan, Jérémie Dubois
Production Co: Globe Studios, iWant TFC, Quantum Films, Black Sheep, Weydemann Bros., planc, KawanKawan Film, Cinematografica, House on Fire, CMB Film Services, Dreamscape Entertainment
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 1h 45m