Brothers by the River(2026)
Kakâ sa Yawan
Brothers by the River Synopsis
A coming-of-age story of two friends in Mindoro – Niko, a Manila boy, and Ayan, a Mangyan. Their unique bond spans a whole summer of being introduced to each other’s culture and lifestyle, with Niko teaching Ayan how to read, who in turn teaches Niko how to swim.
Brothers by the River (2026) is a drama film directed by Alpha Habon, released on August 7, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Beaver Magtalas, Bryce Nicol, Benedix Ramos and Dennis Datu.
- Director:
- Alpha Habon
- Writers:
- Alpha Habon, Alpha Habon
- Producers:
- Ana Liza Aklan, Filipina Magtalas
- Cinematographer:
- Patrick Rodil
- Composer:
- Arbi Barbarona
- Production:
- Bryce Entertainment Production, IGMM Film Production
- Status:
- Released
Brothers by the River Cast & Crew
Main cast
Beaver Magtalas
as Niko
- Bryce Nicol
Bryce Nicol
as Young Niko
Benedix Ramos
as Ayan
- Dennis Datu
Dennis Datu
as Young Ayan
Adrian Alandy
as Ben
Nikki Valdez
as Mely
Karl Medina
as Maka
Queenay Mercado
as Precious
Noelle Polack
as Nanay Binayi
- Ben Salamat
Ben Salamat
as Hanhan
Key crew
Directed by Alpha Habon, written by Alpha Habon and Alpha Habon, produced by Ana Liza Aklan and Filipina Magtalas.
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Brothers by the River – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Brothers by the River online?
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Brothers by the River (2026) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Brothers by the River?
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The main cast of Brothers by the River (2026) includes Beaver Magtalas, Bryce Nicol, Benedix Ramos, Dennis Datu and Adrian Alandy. The film was directed by Alpha Habon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Brothers by the River released?
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Brothers by the River was released on August 7, 2026 and runs for 1h 30m.