Storm Children

Storm Children

Directed by Lav Diaz

Produced by DMZ Docs, Sine Olivia Pilipinas

2014143 min7.5 / 10

A documentary confronting the catastrophic human toll of extreme weather in the Philippines, balancing the devastation of natural disaster with the resilience and bonds of affected communities.

The Philippines is visited by an average of 20~28 strong typhoons and storms every year. It is the most storm-battered country in the world. Last year, Typhoon Haiyan, considered the strongest storm in history, struck the Philipines, leaving in its path apocalyptic devastation.

Questions people ask

  • Is Storm Children sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Storm Children scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Storm Children easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does Storm Children end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Storm Children violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

67/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity39

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise81

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love88

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Like Storm Children

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Storm Children

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Storm Children, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Storm Children, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Storm Children, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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