Turumba

Year: 1981

Runtime: 87 mins

Language: Tagalog

Director: Kidlat Tahimik

DramaComedy

Kadu, a young boy from Pakil in Laguna, watches his community’s cherished customs erode under the pressure of capitalism embodied by Madame, a foreign visitor who first arrives during the vibrant Turumba Festival. As she becomes a customer, the clash between tradition and modern commerce reshapes village life.

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