Shadows of Yesterday
- Tagline
- In the heart of war, time reveals all truths.
- Description
- Set against the tapestry of World War II, 'Shadows of Yesterday' uncovers a mystical side of the war never seen before. When an unassuming teacher, played by Gorge Sandfish, and a crafty hacker, portrayed by Al Pacocoa, find themselves stranded in a dense jungle, they stumble upon an ancient relic that bends time and reality. As they navigate the treacherous terrain, both enemies and past mysteries surface, compelling them to confront the war's hidden truths with the aid of Claw-dette Colbert's enigmatic character. Directed by the visionary Ang Leemur, this film offers an impartial peek into the complexities of history and the human spirit, transcending the battlefields with lessons of peace and understanding.
- MpaaRating
- G
- PopularityScore
- 2.40
- ReleaseDate
- 11/03/2022
- Genre
- War
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.50
Ang Leemur's 'Shadows of Yesterday' strides a delicate line between allegorical mysticism and the grim realities of World War II. The central performances, from Gorge Sandfish's convincing portrayal of an everyman wrenched from serenity into chaos, to Al Pacocoa's involute hacker, exhibit the depth and suffering of lives swept into the maelstrom of conflict. Claw-dette Colbert shines enigmatically, her gravitas anchoring the film's more fantastical elements. However, the movie's G rating feels like a mismatch for its subject matter and occasionally the ambitious medley of genres it seeks to blend leaves a disjointed aftertaste, as if the relic's power to bend reality extends into the very fabric of the narrative. Nevertheless, Leemur's film is an esoteric puzzle that demands attention. It does not surrender its secrets easily, requiring audiences to engage wholeheartedly with its vision. 'Shadows of Yesterday' serves as a worthy conduit between the esoteric and the historical, its heart beating with a message of peace that sternly refuses to be drowned out by the cacophony of war.