# Asog (2025) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/asog-2025/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 76% |
| Critic Score | 82% |
| Audience Score | 80% |
| Metascore | 74/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.6/5 |
| IMDb | 7/10 |
| Director | Seán Devlin |
| Genres | Documentary, Comedy, Drama |
| Runtime | 101 min |
| Festival premiere | Balinale 2024 (Committee Choice — Feature Narrative) |

## Quick answer

Asog (2025) earns a 76% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Seán Devlin’s Philippines–Canada hybrid narrative took Balinale 2024’s Committee Choice for Feature Narrative — a bounda Metascore 74/100. Directed by Seán Devlin.

## Critics consensus

Seán Devlin’s Philippines–Canada hybrid narrative took Balinale 2024’s Committee Choice for Feature Narrative — a boundary-breaking portrait of queer pilgrimage and belonging.

## Synopsis

This unique narrative incorporating documentary elements follows Rey, a 40-year-old non-binary teacher and typhoon survivor, on a roadtrip to fame. With surreal comedy and social portrait realism, filmmaker Seán‌ Devlin explores climate change, LGBTQ+ issues, and the impact of colonialism on contemporary Philippines.

## Cast

Rey Jaya Aclao, Amelia De La Cruz, Ricky Gacho Jr., Arnel Pablo, Raul Ramos

## Accolades

Premiered at Balinale 2024, where it won the Committee Choice — Feature Narrative.

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Asog worth watching?**
Asog holds a 76% Celluloid Score. Seán Devlin’s Philippines–Canada hybrid narrative took Balinale 2024’s Committee Choice for Feature Narrative — a boundary-breaking portrait of queer pilgrimage and belonging.

**What is Asog about?**
This unique narrative incorporating documentary elements follows Rey, a 40-year-old non-binary teacher and typhoon survivor, on a roadtrip to fame. With surreal comedy and social portrait realism, filmmaker Seán‌ Devlin explores climate change, LGBTQ+ issues, and the impact of colonialism on contemporary Philippines.

**Who directed Asog?**
Asog (2025) was directed by Seán Devlin.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Asog?**
76% — the average of five public sources: critics 82%, audience 80%, Metascore 74/100, Letterboxd 3.6/5, and IMDb 7/10.

**Where can I watch Asog?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Asog page for current options.

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