Private Project

Kasal (The Commitment)

Kasal is a slice of life drama of a gay couple whose resolve to stay together is challenged as they attend a wedding. It is also is an examination on how a gay couple navigates through the different institutions in Philippine society.

  • Joselito Altarejos
    Director
    Antonio's Secret (2008), The Game of Juan's Life (2009), Pink Halo-Halo (2010), Unfriend (2014)
  • Joselito Altarejos
    Writer
  • Zig Dulay
    Writer
  • Joselito Altarejos
    Producer
  • Ferdinand Lapuz
    Producer
  • Maureen Mauricio
    Producer
  • Oliver Aquino
    Key Cast
  • Arnold Reyes
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Feature
  • Runtime:
    1 hour 40 minutes 42 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    July 30, 2014
  • Country of Origin:
    Philippines
  • Country of Filming:
    Philippines
  • Language:
    Other
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival
    Manila
    Philippines
    August 9, 2014
    World Premiere
    Best Feature Film, Best Cinematography, Best Music, Best Production Design
  • Torino Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
    Turin
    Italy
    April 28, 2016
    International Premiere
  • Bangkok Gay and Lesbian Film Festival
    Bangkok
    Thailand
    June 13, 2015
    Asian Premiere
  • Taiwan International Queer Film Festival
    Taipei
    Taiwan
    October 24, 2015
Director Biography - Joselito Altarejos

JOSELITO ALTAREJOS is a Filipino director renowned as one of the innovators of gay cinema in the Philippines. His films are known for their strong identity and gay subjects, and have been screened at many international and local festivals .
His films are research-based and reflect Filipino experiences and culture; and often tackle social issues, gay identity- ANTONIO’S SECRET (2008), awarded Best at Festival dela Luna in Valencia Spain; poverty and inequality –THE GAME OF JUAN’S LIFE (2009), won Jury Prize at Chicago Reeling in 2010; war and children PINK HALO-HALO (2010); UNFRIEND (2013) on social media and youth suicide which premiered at the Panorama Section of Berlin International Film Festival in 2014; KASAL-The Commitment (2014) on marriage equality was awarded Best Film at the 10th Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival (Director’s Showcase); and, TEMPORARY PROTECTION ORDER (2016) on domestic abuse for Sinag Maynila 2016 which won for him Best Screenplay award.

In 2017, Altarejos released Tale of the Lost Boys, his first international feature film, shot and produced in Taiwan. It is a story of friendship between a straight Filipino man and a gay Taiwanese aborigine who both have issues regarding their identities. It won Best Film at Serile Filmului Gay International Film Festival in Romania. This year, the film won Best Film at Sinag Maynila Independent Film Festival.

He has just finished a documentary series, Queer Asia-Philippines, for the online platform Gagaoolala based in Taiwan.

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