Genus Pan (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2020, Genus Pan is a drama film directed by Lav Diaz, running about 157 minutes.
What it’s about. Taking leave from their jobs at a gold mine, three workers journey to their home village on foot through the spectacular yet unforgiving wilderness of the mythical island of Hugaw. As time passes and their conversations intensify, buried histories emerge and a sense of psychosis invades the scene. As ever, Lav Diaz’s exquisitely subdued black-and-white images and patient rhythm lend a Brechtian register to the drama; almost always filmed from the same fixed distance, each scene is an immaculate tableau vivant. Behind the film’s folkloric façade, Diaz once again taps into the collective memory of defiant struggles against the tyranny of both contemporary Filipino society and colonial brutality, centred on the timeless image of men walking – one of the key traits of Pan.
Who’s in it. Genus Pan stars Bart Guingona as Paulo, DMs Boongaling as Andres, Nanding Josef as Baldo and Hazel Orencio as Mariposa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Genus Pan has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Eventive. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Genus Pan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Genus Pan tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Genus Pan (2020)?
- In US, Genus Pan is available to rent or buy from Eventive. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Genus Pan worth watching?
- Genus Pan holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Genus Pan?
- Genus Pan stars Bart Guingona, DMs Boongaling, Nanding Josef, Hazel Orencio and Joel Saracho.
- When was Genus Pan released?
- Genus Pan was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 157 minutes.