Bagong Buwan (2001): reparto, argumento y streaming

Released in 2001, Bagong Buwan is an acción, drama and bélica film directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya, running about 130 minutes.

What it’s about. Ahmad belongs to the Bangsamoro people. While many of his kind are bent on fighting, thinking that Mindanao is only for the Muslims, Ahmad prefers to live a simple and peaceful life. He works as a doctor in Manila while his wife, Fatima, and his only son, Ibrahim, stay in Mindanao with his mother, Farida. Ahmad is shocked and devastated when Fatima breaks the confounding news. Ibrahim was killed by a stray bullet when vigilantes indiscriminately fire at their village. Ahmad goes back to where he came from Mindanao. Ibrahim’s death did not cause Ahmad to stop striving to live a peaceful life, much to the consternation of his brother, Musa. His brother takes an exactly opposite stand. Musa believes in waging a war against all the Kaafir (unbelievers) who may impede the Moro’s goal of independence. He even trains his young son, Rashid to a Muslim warrior’s life.

Who’s in it. Bagong Buwan stars Cesar Montano as Ahmad, Amy Austria as Fatima, Caridad Sanchez as Bae Farida and Jericho Rosales as Lieutenant Ricarte, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Bagong Buwan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bagong Buwan page.

If you liked it. Fans of Bagong Buwan tend to enjoy El caballero oscuro, El señor de los anillos: El retorno del rey, Origen and El señor de los anillos: La comunidad del anillo.