Panaghóy sa subâ: The Call of the River

Name: Panaghóy sa subâ: The Call of the River
Genre: Drama, Romance, War
Released: 2005-11-04
Duration: 2 h
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Cesar Montano, Juliana Palermo, Jacky Woo, Philip Anthony, Caridad Sanchez

IMDb ID: tt0422909 · Year: 2005 · Rating: 7.1 (69 votes)

Genres: Drama · Romance · War

The story is set in Bohol, Central Visayas during World War II before, during, and immediately after, the Japanese Occupation of the Philippines.

IMDb Details

Content TypeMovieAlternate TitlesPhilippines: Panaghoy sa suba (Tagalog, closing credits title)
Philippines: Panaghóy sa subâ (Tagalog, short title)
Philippines: Panaghoy sa suba (The Call of the River) (Tagalog, alternative spelling)
China: 长河的呼唤 (Mandarin)
Panaghoy sa subaRelease Date2005-11-04Runtime120 minutesIMDb Popularity0User Reviews6Critic Reviews3Countries / RegionsPhilippinesLanguagesVisayan
English
Japanese
Filipino
LatinKeywordspriest
church
asia
island
freedomFilming LocationsAlbur, Bohol, PhilippinesProduction CompaniesCM FilmsIMDb URLhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt0422909/Local Poster/d/file/imdb/04/tt0422909.jpgUpdated At2025-10-15T12:52:13

Directors

Cesar Montano

Writers

Cesar Montano
Cris Vertido

Full Cast & Crew

[Cast Group]
Actor: Cesar Montano | Character: Duroy
Actor: Juliana Palermo | Character: Iset
Actor: Jacky Woo | Character: Fumio Ohkohara
Actor: Philip Anthony | Character: John Smith
Actor: Caridad Sanchez | Character: Lahi
Actor: Joel Torre | Character: Damian
Actor: Ronnie Lazaro | Character: Kuwanggol
Actor: Daria Ramirez | Character: Miri
Actor: Rommel Montano | Character: Nonong
Actor: Rebecca Lusterio | Character: Bikay
Actor: Suzette Ranillo | Character: Nun 1
Actor: Flora Gasser | Character: Biti's Aunt
Actor: Chelo Espina | Character: Biti
Actor: Ramon Villanueva | Character: Tatoy
Actor: Reiven Bulado | Character: Ibo
Actor: Warfe Engracia | Character: Tibog
Actor: Hans Lindgreen | Character: Fr. Silvio
Actor: Jerahlyn Baricuatro | Character: Amang
Actor: Jerome Salas | Character: Tikyo
Actor: Rowald Montano | Character: Entong
Actor: Maryjay Arat | Character: Neneng
Actor: Cris Vertido | Character: Laki
Actor: Disi Alba | Character: Baye
Actor: Theresa Amor | Character: Smith's Housemaid
Actor: Grace | Character: Smith's Housemaid
Actor: Kurimori Manabu | Character: Japanese Soldier
Actor: Komamizu Naoki | Character: Japanese Soldier
Actor: Suzuki Zhingo | Character: Japanese Soldier
Actor: Kambayashi Tohru | Character: Japanese Soldier
Actor: Shigeru Aoki | Character: Japanese Soldier
Actor: Holgar Horn | Character: O'Donnel - American G.I.
Actor: Joseph Barete | Character: Smith's Bodyguard
Actor: Bernard Quiñal | Character: Smith's Bodyguard
Actor: Rosalito Lumbab | Character: Radio Operator
Actor: Artemio Tulang Sr. | Character: Serenade Vocalist
Actor: Domiciano Formenteja Sr. | Character: Guitarist
Actor: Ricky Pineda | Character: Cave Serenader
Actor: Victoriano Plaza | Character: Cave Serenader
Actor: Rey Solo | Character: Guerilla
Actor: Mark Senador | Character: Guerilla
Actor: Jun Collao | Character: Guerilla
Actor: Aweng Amoranto | Character: Guerilla
Actor: James Pizarras | Character: Guerilla
Actor: Rolando Mercado | Character: Guerilla
Actor: Joey Tajanlangit | Character: Guerilla
Actor: Bong Yuson | Character: Guerilla
Actor: Sam Albert | Character: Guerilla
Actor: Reynaldo Perino | Character: Guerilla
Actor: Charlie Fuentes | Character: Guerilla
Actor: Daryl Cal | Character: Guerilla
Actor: Ritchie Alerta | Character: Guerilla
Actor: Christopher Gamo | Character: Guerilla
Actor: Edmon Sto. Domingo | Character: Guerilla
Actor: Primo Martin | Character: Guerilla
Actor: Buboy San Jose | Character: Guerilla
Actor: Madison Mahilom | Character: Guerilla
Actor: Milo Villamayor | Character: Guerilla
Actor: Edison Mahilom | Character: Guerilla
Actor: J.P. Manhilot | Character: Japanese Soldier
Actor: Timmy Oppus | Character: Japanese Soldier
Actor: Joel Alumbro | Character: Japanese Soldier
Actor: Bryan Boaquina | Character: Japanese Soldier
Actor: Neil Jamisola | Character: Japanese Soldier
Actor: Baribot Guinguing | Character: Japanese Soldier
Actor: Orevel Tero | Character: Japanese Soldier
Actor: Elmer Sayson | Character: Japanese Soldier
Actor: Peter Cana | Character: Japanese Soldier
Actor: Dodoy Sayon | Character: Japanese Soldier
Actor: Drago Muñoz | Character: Japanese Soldier
Actor: Mark Lim | Character: Japanese Soldier
Actor: Jophil Joaquin | Character: Japanese Soldier
Actor: Edmundo 'Anding' Angeles | Character: Japanese Soldier
Actor: Larry Dantes | Character: Japanese Soldier
Actor: Randy Manhilot | Character: Japanese Soldier
Actor: Loreto Butron | Character: Japanese Soldier
Actor: Samuel Gamayot | Character: Japanese Soldier
Actor: Joseph Calipusan | Character: Boy in River
Actor: Renante Sabsal | Character: Boy in River
Actor: Elius Degamon | Character: Boy in River
Actor: John Daryll Galido | Character: Boy in River
Actor: Julius Tumanda | Character: Boy in River
Actor: Reneboy Acuña | Character: River Boatman
Actor: Cesar Cabayag | Character: River Boatman
Actor: Valeriano Ballo | Character: River Boatman
Actor: Rene Dalle | Character: River Boatman
Actor: Anastacio Arboyes | Character: River Boatman
Actor: Apolonio Tak-an | Character: River Boatman
Actor: Undoy Tumanda | Character: River Boatman
Actor: Nelson Velasquez | Character: River Boatman
Actor: Celso Acuña | Character: River Boatman
Actor: Richard Acuña | Character: River Boatman
Actor: Nonoy Toledo | Character: River Boatman
Actor: Romeo Baldido | Character: River Boatman
Actor: Bobong Adorable | Character: River Boatman
Actor: Arnel Tocolod | Character: River Boatman
Actor: Francis Tocero | Character: River Boatman
Actor: Celio Saligumba | Character: River Boatman
Actor: Celso Ballo | Character: River Boatman
Actor: Berto Ducoy | Character: River Boatman
Actor: Allan Toledo | Character: River Boatman
Actor: Marvin Soctes | Character: River Boatman
Actor: Ben Toledo | Character: River Boatman
Actor: Lolong Lagang | Character: River Boatman
Actor: Ricky Tablon | Character: River Boatman
Actor: Islao Tak-an | Character: River Boatman
Actor: Joey Remolado | Character: Nipa Factory Worker
Actor: Oliver Lusterio | Character: Nipa Factory Worker
Actor: Geronimo Daplin | Character: Nipa Factory Worker
Actor: John Sales | Character: Nipa Factory Worker
Actor: Jason Lagang | Character: Nipa Factory Worker
Actor: Jonson Sales | Character: Nipa Factory Worker
Actor: Wilson Barimbao | Character: Nipa Factory Worker
Actor: Dindo Antonio Gujelde III | Character: Nipa Factory Worker
Actor: Lito Clarin | Character: Nipa Factory Worker
Actor: Alberto Bayron | Character: Nipa Factory Worker
Actor: Lito Tan | Character: Nipa Factory Worker
Actor: Artemio Tulong | Character: Nipa Factory Worker
Actor: Jun Gutierrez | Character: Nipa Factory Worker
Actor: Mary Ann Logod | Character: Nipa Factory Worker
Actor: John Pailona | Character: Nipa Factory Worker
Actor: Ronillo Sentillas | Character: Nipa Factory Worker
Actor: Medieva Menardo | Character: Nipa Factory Worker
Actor: Esterita Penota | Character: Nipa Factory Worker
Actor: Debra Phillips | Character: Nipa Factory Worker
Actor: Lolita Hemingway | Character: Nipa Factory Worker

[Directors Group]
Name: Cesar Montano | Role: Director

[Writers Group]
Name: Cesar Montano | Role: Writer
Name: Cris Vertido | Role: Writer

[Producers Group]
Name: R.D. Alba | Role: Producer
Name: Romeo Chong | Role: Producer
Name: Sunshine Cruz | Role: Producer
Name: Mary Ann Dy | Role: Producer
Name: Anthony Go | Role: Producer
Name: Cesar Montano | Role: Producer
Name: Victoriano Plaza | Role: Producer
Name: Ismael Reyes | Role: Producer
Name: Jacky Woo | Role: Producer
Name: Robert Yu | Role: Producer

[Music Group]
Name: Nonong Buencamino | Role: Composer

[Cinematography Group]
Name: Ely Cruz | Role: Cinematographer

[Editing Group]
Name: Renato De Leon | Role: Editor

[Production Design Group]
Name: Allan Leynes | Role: Production Designer
Name: Ron Henri Tan | Role: Production Designer

[Makeup Department]
Name: Deo B.C. | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Marjorie Borillo | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Mel Calimbayan | Role: Makeup Department
Name: Dayon Maquindang | Role: Makeup Department

[Production Management]
Name: Arleen Gomez | Role: Production Manager

[Assistant Directors]
Name: Glen Parian | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director
Name: James Pizarras | Role: Second Unit or Assistant Director

[Art Department]
Name: Ilwin Amoranto | Role: Art Department
Name: Neptalie Aquino | Role: Art Department
Name: Joey Tajanlangit | Role: Art Department

[Sound Department]
Name: Raffy Baladjay | Role: Sound Department
Name: Imelda Bidez | Role: Sound Department
Name: Noel Cruz Bruan | Role: Sound Department
Name: Ricky De Castro | Role: Sound Department
Name: Dario Jacinto | Role: Sound Department
Name: Nestor Mutia | Role: Sound Department
Name: Glen Parian | Role: Sound Department
Name: Jose Pascual | Role: Sound Department
Name: Avelino Pelingon | Role: Sound Department
Name: Angie Reyes | Role: Sound Department
Name: Froilan Rodriguez | Role: Sound Department
Name: Nelia Villaflores | Role: Sound Department

[Special Effects]
Name: Renato Abad | Role: Special Effects
Name: Bembol Deang | Role: Special Effects
Name: Renato Deang | Role: Special Effects
Name: Rolando Mercado | Role: Special Effects
Name: Buboy San Jose | Role: Special Effects
Name: Dick Sto. Domingo | Role: Special Effects
Name: Edmon Sto. Domingo | Role: Special Effects
Name: Nilo Villamayor | Role: Special Effects

[Visual Effects]
Name: Marie Adieline | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Rey Erestain | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Arturo Jarlego | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Andy Macabante | Role: Visual Effects
Name: Adlai Ray | Role: Visual Effects

[Stunts]
Name: Jun Collao | Role: Stunts
Name: Rey Solo | Role: Stunts

[Camera and Electrical Department]
Name: Nelson Amandy | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Edward Anastacio | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Adjarte 'Aja' Arceo | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Rodel Bagtas | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Antonio Bautista | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Pablo Bautista | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Francisco Beltran | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Crisologo Briones | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Sany Chua | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Ross Davad | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Antonio Dayan | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Arnel Dizon | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Lodi Esteban | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Proceso Galang | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Gerald Guevarra | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Guillermo Guevarra | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Roger Guevarra | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Rolando Lubina | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Pepito Mirador | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Anthony Jay Naranjo | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Raosauro Naranjo | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Reynaldo Peña | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Andre Reyes | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Franklin Sabile | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Alex Teope | Role: Camera and Electrical Department
Name: Peter Torres | Role: Camera and Electrical Department

[Costume and Wardrobe Department]
Name: Allan Alexander Calata | Role: Costume Department
Name: Van Ramup Pumar | Role: Costume Department
Name: Joey Remolado | Role: Costume Department
Name: Ron Henri Tan | Role: Costume Department

[Editorial Department]
Name: Robert Magbitang | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Reggie Pinlac | Role: Editorial Department
Name: Edwin Atilano Salvador | Role: Editorial Department

[Location Management]
Name: James Pizarras | Role: Location Management

[Production Department]
Name: Edmundo 'Anding' Angeles | Role: Production Department
Name: Drago Muñoz | Role: Production Department
Name: Bembem Ubaldo | Role: Production Department

[Script and Continuity Department]
Name: Nelia Villaflores | Role: Script and Continuity Department

[Transportation Department]
Name: Felipe Agad | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Alejandro Aliñab | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Bebot Anino | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Magellan Balmes | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Junjun Balos | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Joshua Cartagenas | Role: Transportation Department
Name: George Corpuz | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Florante Flores | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Samuel Gamayot | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Loloy Gonzaga | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Alex Jamero | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Franex Jamero | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Vicente Japitana | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Manuel Morala | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Eli Ompoy | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Fidelito Racho | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Delfin Requierme | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Aris Reyes | Role: Transportation Department
Name: Emmanuel Yuson | Role: Transportation Department

[Additional Crew]
Name: R.D. Alba | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Ritchie Alerta | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Donaldo Bedrio | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Analyn Sayong Bongocia | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Ronnie Cale | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Archie De Calma | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Renato Deang | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Benny Felipe | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Charlie Fuentes | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Murata Hiroko | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Norma Japitana | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Jophil Joaquin | Role: Additional Crew
Name: J.P. Manhilot | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Randy Manhilot | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Carolina Mendiola | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Arnel Morado | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Jimmy Oe | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Timmy Oppus | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Marivic Pancho | Role: Additional Crew
Name: James Pizarras | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Rowena Pizarras | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Ervin Plaza | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Chit Ramos | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Carlito Roranes | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Cris Vertido | Role: Additional Crew
Name: Ruben Zuñiga | Role: Additional Crew

Trailers

IMDb Video Gallery: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0422909/videogallery/

Release Schedule

Philippines: December 25, 2004 (Metro Manila Film Festival)
China: June 12, 2005 (Shanghai International Film Festival)
Philippines: October 16, 2005 (Cinemanila Film Festival)
Japan: October 22, 2005 (Tokyo International Film Festival)
United States: November 4, 2005 (Chicago Filipino American Film Festival)

Awards

Box Office

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