Depicting the struggles of Filipinos in rural areas under the brutal Marcos regime, a family of poor farmers tries to overcome the challenges brought on by corruption and greed for power spanning 1971 to 1987.
Evolution of a Filipino Family is a Filipino film co-produced, edited, written and directed by Lav Diaz. At 624 minutes, it is the fourth longest films ever made at the time of its release. It earned Diaz international critical acclaim by critics, noted for introducing many of Diaz' cinematic trademarks including the runtime.