Amigo


2h 4m 2010

Brief Synopsis

During the US occupation of the Philippines in 1900, a squad of American soldiers settle in a small, rural village and learn how to live and negotiate with the natives. Headed by a respected elder, referred to as "Amigo," the villagers are forced to deal with this foreign presence as rules are set,

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Period
Release Date
2010
Production Company
Rezo Films
Distribution Company
Variance Films; Variance Films
Location
Philippines

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 4m

Synopsis

During the US occupation of the Philippines in 1900, a squad of American soldiers settle in a small, rural village and learn how to live and negotiate with the natives. Headed by a respected elder, referred to as "Amigo," the villagers are forced to deal with this foreign presence as rules are set, curfews introduced and small attempts at democracy initiated. At the same time, the village must navigate its tense relationship with a rebel group leading the resistance to the occupation. Amigo's brother is the rebel leader, and his son runs off to join them, so he constantly finds himself torn between balancing what is right for the village and what this means to his family.

Film Details

MPAA Rating
Genre
Drama
Period
Release Date
2010
Production Company
Rezo Films
Distribution Company
Variance Films; Variance Films
Location
Philippines

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 4m

Quotes

Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Expanded Release in United States Summer August 26, 2011

Limited Release in United States Summer August 19, 2011

Released in United States 2010 (Special Screenings)

Limited Release in United States Summer August 19, 2011 (Los Angeles, New York City & San Francisco)

Released in United States 2010

Expanded Release in United States Summer August 26, 2011