Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom
A drifter mercenary quests to capture elementals against an evil king.
The 2005 Filipino fantasy film Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom was directed by Erik Matti and written by Dwight Gaston. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. plays the lead role. Imus Productions and Reality Entertainment produced it, with support from Ignite Media Inc. and Enchanted Kingdom Inc., whose theme park inspired the title. It premiered on December 25, 2005, as part of the 31st Metro Manila Film Festival.
Quick Facts
- Director
- Erik Matti
- Producer
- Andrea Bautista
- Marlon Bautista
- Dondon Monteverde
- Dave Hukom
- Dennis Mendiola
- Writer
- Dwight Gaston
- Starring
- Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr.
- Aubrey Miles
- Iya Villania
- Benjie Paras
- Jay R
- Paolo Bediones
- BJ Forbes
- Music
- Von de Guzman
- Cinematography
- Lyle Nemenzo Sacris
- Editing
- Aleks Castañeda
- Distributor
- Imus Productions, Media Asia Distribution
Facts from the source article.
Plot
The story begins in the Enchanted Kingdom, with a purple wizard serving as narrator. Humanity, guided by King Bantayan—a comatose ruler kept alive by dwarves tending his life support—faces annihilation from the evil King Bagulbol and his dark creatures, born from human hatred and experiments. Desperate, human leaders hire a skilled mercenary named Exodus, a drifter. As extinction looms, Bantayan and the leaders send Exodus to capture five elementals for a final battle. Exodus persuades the last Earth (Tikbalang), Wind (Aswang), Fire (Santelmo), and Water (Water Nymph) elementals to join him. It emerges that Exodus is the final Baylan, a priestly race wiped out by Bagulbol long ago. Bagulbol’s minions are former human captives, twisted by experimentation and hatred. Exodus and his elemental allies defeat a whip-wielding general, an executioner, an archer, and a harpy-like foe. He then confronts and overcomes Bagulbol and his card-reading sidekick. Meanwhile, human defenders endure heavy losses and the destruction of their last refuge from minion attacks. Victory over humanity’s greatest enemy brings peace. The elementals return to their natural places, and Exodus rebuilds his father’s kingdom alongside the surviving humans.
Cast
Ramon 'Bong' Revilla Jr. portrays Exodus, a Baylan and the main protagonist, drifter, mercenary and paid soldier, revealed as the last equalizer and hope for freedom. Ramboy Revilla plays a young Exodus, and Jolo Revilla plays teenage Exodus. Benjie Paras is Tayho, the Earth Elemental, a wild and active Tikbalang. Aubrey Miles plays Bangkila, the Air Elemental, an Aswang disguised as a scarecrow with sharp claws. Iya Villania portrays Lin-Ay, the Water Elemental, a Water Nymph chained and sealed due to her curse of excessive beauty. BJ Forbes is Silab, the Fire Elemental, a Santelmo that can divide into three. Paolo Bediones plays Maestro Eliseo, the comatose leader of the Bantayan. Mark Gil appears as Moreto, with Minco Fabregas as young Moreto. Jay-R and Gene Palomo voice King Bagulbol, a corrupted dark priest and the primary antagonist. Long Mejia plays Alas, King Bagulbol's messenger, soothsayer and card wielding sidekick. Ramon Revilla Sr. appears as King Avalon, and Phoemela Barranda as Queen Alana. Other cast members include ER Ejercito, Gwen Almonte, Boy Roque, Eva Cadelina, King Gutierrez, Brian Revilla, Ram Revilla, Bobbie Zialcita and Joonee Gamboa as Eldar the wizard and narrator, and Erik Matti as the voice of the Manwit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom?
The music for Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom was composed by Von de Guzman.
How long is Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom?
Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom has a running time of 106 minutes.
Who distributed Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom?
Exodus: Tales from the Enchanted Kingdom was distributed by Imus Productions and Media Asia Distribution.
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