Phantosmia

2025 4h 6m TL

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8.0

BANGER

★8.0TMDB · 1

Drama

Synopsis

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Hilarion Zabala has a mysterious, recurring olfactory problem. A psychiatrist suspects a lingering case of phantosmia, a phantom smell, and possibly caused by a deep psychological fracture. One recommended radical cure is that Hilarion must go back and deal with the darkest currents of his past life in the military service. Reassigned in the very remote Pulo Penal Colony, he must also confront the horrific realities of his present situation.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ronnie Lazaro
Hilarion Zabala
Janine Gutierrez
Reyna
Paul Jake Paule
Major Lukas
Hazel Orencio
Narda
Amado Arjay Babon
Setong
Dong Abay
Marlo
Romeo Escandor
Mayor Pagi
Allen Alzola
Laban

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lav Diaz
Writers: Lav Diaz, Lav Diaz
Languages: Tagalog
Countries: Philippines

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RUNTIME

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At 246 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.

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ERA

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Released last year.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Lav Diaz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Ronnie Lazaro and Janine Gutierrez and Paul Jake Paule carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt32982068 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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6 / 6

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Lav Diaz directs. Lav Diaz cuts. A long sit — settle in. Produced in Philippines. Dialogue in Tagalog.

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Things worth knowing

1At 246 minutes, this is a three-hour-plus commitment — longer than 95% of films ever made.
2Released last year.
3Editor Lav Diaz shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Ronnie Lazaro and Janine Gutierrez and Paul Jake Paule carry the top of the cast.
5IMDB entry: tt32982068 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
6Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.