Whether the Weather Is Fine
Seen it?2021 | 105 min | Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved The Impossible or Cast Away, start here.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Against the backdrop of the Typhoon Yolanda, a mother and her son struggle for survival and deal with absurdity of fate, sustained by the hope that they carry, and what is lost and gained.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
18 wins and 42 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Carlo Francisco Manatad
- Charo SantosNorma
- Daniel PadillaMiguel
- Rans RifolAndrea
- Mercedes CabralArmida
- Johnny ManahanLuis
- Marco YutocEduardo
- Francis MagundayaoYoung Soldier
- Nico AntonioSoldier 1
- Manuel VelosoSoldier 2
- Bibo BayonaSoldier 3