From What Is Before (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2014, From What Is Before is a drama film directed by Lav Diaz, running about 338 minutes. “From the Latin phrase “a priori”, used in Western philosophy as knowledge independent of all particular experiences, an argument/justification on the essentiality of truth that is easily glea” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Philippines, 1972. Mysterious things are happening in a remote barrio. Wails are heard from the forest, cows are hacked to death, a man is found bleeding to death at the crossroad and houses are burned. Ferdinand E. Marcos announces Proclamation No. 1081 putting the entire country under Martial Law.
Who’s in it. From What Is Before stars Perry Dizon as Sito, Roeder Camanag as Tony, Hazel Orencio as Pacita and Karenina Haniel as Joselina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, From What Is Before sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI, OVID and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch From What Is Before page.
If you liked it. Fans of From What Is Before tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch From What Is Before (2014)?
- In US, From What Is Before is available to stream on MUBI, OVID and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is From What Is Before worth watching?
- From What Is Before holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in From What Is Before?
- From What Is Before stars Perry Dizon, Roeder Camanag, Hazel Orencio, Karenina Haniel and Reynan Abcede.
- When was From What Is Before released?
- From What Is Before was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 338 minutes.