Turumba (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1981, Turumba is a comedy, drama, adventure and documentary film directed by Kidlat Tahimik, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Kadu, a boy from Pakil, Laguna, experiences the dissolution of tradition as it gives way to capitalism in the form of Madame, a foreigner who initially came to their village as a customer during the Festival of Turumba.
Who’s in it. Turumba stars Homer Abiad as Kadu, Iñigo Vito as Romy, Maria Pehipol as Lola and Patricio Abari as Mang Pati, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Turumba has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Turumba page.
If you liked it. Fans of Turumba tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Turumba (1981)?
- In US, Turumba is available to stream on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Turumba worth watching?
- Turumba holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, adventure and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Turumba?
- Turumba stars Homer Abiad, Iñigo Vito, Maria Pehipol, Patricio Abari and Katrin de Guia.
- When was Turumba released?
- Turumba was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.