Question 1

What historical event is the basis for Balangiga: Howling Wilderness?

Accepted Answer

The 1901 Balangiga massacre, where residents of Balangiga on Samar island attacked a US 9th Infantry unit, killing 54, during the Philippine-American War. General Smith's counterinsurgency order to 'kill everyone over age 10' led to a 'howling wilderness.'

Question 2

Why are most of the cast non-actors?

Accepted Answer

Most cast members are local residents of Samar, the island where the actual Balangiga massacre occurred.

Question 3

Which film festivals featured Balangiga: Howling Wilderness?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Göteborg Film Festival (2019) and the Jeonju International Film Festival (2019).

Question 4

Who plays the young boy Kulas in the film?

Accepted Answer

Justine Samson portrays Kulas, the eight-year-old boy who flees with his grandfather and carabao during the American occupation.

Question 5

What is the setting and conflict of Balangiga: Howling Wilderness?

Accepted Answer

Set in 1901 Balangiga, eight-year-old Kulas flees with his grandfather and carabao to escape General Smith's Kill & Burn order. He finds a toddler amid corpses, and the two boys struggle to survive the American occupation.

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