Awaken (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film
Released in 2005, Awaken is a drama film directed by Ato Bautista, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. One night the docile teenager Rey is mauled as he passes by a drinking spree of street toughies: Pogi, Jopet, Kahoy and Taba. Pogi hates Rey for the simple reason that he secretly loves Rey’s girlfriend. Jopet, a self-claimed police asset, finds Rey a convenient substitute for pouring out his hatred for his handler, a sadistic cop. Kahoy and Taba join in for the sake of camaraderie. Rey regains consciousness and finds his tormentors drunk and asleep… The director: “In the Philippines we see all these things and we don’t even recognize it, because we’re used to it. We’re very passive. But we need to wake up!”
Who’s in it. Awaken stars Carlo Aquino as Rey, Ketchup Eusebio as Pogi, Hector Macaso as Taba and Cholo Barretto as Jopet, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Awaken page.
If you liked it. Fans of Awaken tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Awaken (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Awaken change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Awaken?
- Awaken stars Carlo Aquino, Ketchup Eusebio, Hector Macaso, Cholo Barretto and Empoy Marquez.
- When was Awaken released?
- Awaken was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.