Status : Verified
| Personal Name | Hanns Winald Patis Scheewe |
|---|---|
| Resource Title | Langgam, Langgam |
| Date Issued | 5 January 2026 |
| Abstract | Langgam, Langgam follows Niño, a high-school graduate from Northern Mindanao who dreams of leaving his small farming town after receiving a scholarship, inspired by the freedom of birds, or “langgam” in Tandaganon. Despite his mother’s refusal, he leaves for Metro Manila, stays with his uncle, and takes on part-time lineman work to support his studies. With time, Niño learns that the city is not what he expected. When his uncle reveals his plans to leave Manila, Niño is once again left uncertain and without direction. He comes to realize that “langgam” carries a different meaning in Manila. Niño finds himself wishing to return to his hometown, while stuck in a city that holds an uncertain future for him. This film aims to explore urban migration through Haas’ Migration Theory, framing migration as both aspiration and perceived freedom, while revealing the emotional and material struggles that accompany movement and displacement with a character that is also in the process of finding himself. The shifting meaning of “langgam” (Tandaganon: bird; Tagalog: ant) serves as a metaphor for Niño’s journey, and reflects the reality of many Filipinos who migrate in search of a better future, but struggle with immobility. |
| Degree Course | BA Film |
| Language | Cebuano; Filipino; English |
| Keyword | tandag; surigao del sur; metro manila; mindanao; film; rural; urban; migration; bird; ant |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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