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Gruff retiree Rene rejects most human contact, but begins to soften once he comes to terms with his homosexuality.
Renato, a lonely and cantankerous retired journalist, lives a solitary life with his beloved parrot, Bwakaw. His life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers he is HIV positive and has only a short time to live. He decides to leave his inheritance to Bwakaw, leading to a humorous and poignant journey as he navigates his final days and confronts societal prejudices and personal regrets.
Bwakaw was widely acclaimed for its sensitive and nuanced portrayal of a gay man facing his mortality and societal stigma. Critics praised Eddie Garcia's powerful performance and the film's ability to blend humor with deep emotional resonance, making it a standout in Filipino cinema.
A touching and humorous exploration of life, love, and legacy.
Eddie Garcia delivers a career-defining performance.
The film bravely tackles themes of homophobia and mortality with grace.
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Won Best Actor for Eddie Garcia at the 2012 PMPC Star Awards for Movies and the 2013 Gawad Tanglaw Awards, and multiple awards at the 2012 Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.
The parrot 'Bwakaw' in the film was played by a real parrot named Princess, who was reportedly trained for months for her role and even received a special citation at the Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival.
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Bwakaw embarks upon the life’s journey of Mang Rene, a cranky old homosexual man. I’ve seen other gay movies but this is so far the most natural, every-day-scene, or could-be-my-neighbor kind of setting. The dialogues and the delivery of l...