Dark Is the Night (2017 film)

Dark Is the Night (Filipino: Madilim ang Gabi) is a 2017 Filipino drama film edited, written, and directed by Adolfo Alix Jr. It stars Phillip Salvador, Gina Alajar, Bembol Roco, and Felix Roco. Set in Manila against the backdrop of President Rodrigo Duterte's drug war, the film tells the story of a middle-aged couple trying to leave behind their criminal past, only for their womanizing, marijuana-using son to go missing.

Dark Is the Night (Madilim Ang Gabi)
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAdolfo Borinaga Alix Jr.
Written byAdolfo Borinaga Alix Jr.
Produced byMa. Lourdes Gopez
Starring
CinematographyAlbert Banzon
Edited byAdolfo Alix Jr.
Music byMikoy Morales
Production
companies
  • Sound Investment Equity
  • Deus Lux Mea Films
  • Oro de Siete Productions
  • Ukon Films
Distributed by
  • Swift Distribution
  • Solar Pictures
Release dates
  • September 9, 2017 (2017-09-09) (Toronto)
  • August 15, 2018 (2018-08-15) (Philippines)
Running time
106 minutes
CountryPhilippines
LanguageFilipino

Dark Is the Night had its premiere at the 42nd edition of the Toronto International Film Festival on September 9, 2017. In the Philippines, it was released through the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino (lit. 'Festival of Filipino Films') on August 15, 2018.

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