From What Is Before (2014)
From What Is Before is streaming in the Philippines on MUBI.
The verdict
From What Is Before stayed short of the ratings needed to call this Filipino film either way. Budget a full evening — it runs a hefty 345 minutes. In the Philippines you can stream it on MUBI.
Should you spend 5h 45m on it?
5h 45m of Filipino drama. At this length it's the whole evening's plan, not something to slot in after dinner.
- Skip if
- you want something you can finish before a reasonable bedtime
- Best for
- A night with nothing after it
Story
The Philippines, 1972. Mysterious things are happening in a remote barrio. Wails are heard from the forest, cows are hacked to death, a man is found bleeding to death at the crossroad, and houses are burned. Ferdinand E. Marcos announces Proclamation No. 1081, putting the entire country under Martial Law.
Good to know
| Runtime | 5h 45m — long |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Filipino |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Lav Diaz
Cast
Where to watch in the Philippines
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Sep 23, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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