Doclisboa2026 - Riscos | Lukas the Strange
Cinema 5€
Sunday 18 October · 19:30
Lukas, a peculiar teenager, comes of age just as a film crew arrives in his neighbourhood, after learning his father is a tikbalang and watching his body turn red; the story is told by his friend Lorena, fascinated by the strange boy. Portuguese premiere at Doclisboa.
Synopsis Screenings 18 OCT / 19.30, São Jorge, Sala 3 23 OCT / 21.45, São Jorge, Sala 3 Lukas the Strange Lukas nino John Torres • 2013 • Philippines • 83' • DCP Portuguese Premiere The story of Lukas, a peculiar teenager dealing with his passage into adulthood precisely as a film shoot takes place in his neighbourhood. The story begins several nights earlier, when he is told that his father is a tikbalang (half horse, half man) and the latter disappears from his life the next day. Shortly afterwards, Lukas' body turns red and he wonders whether he really is half-animal. The village goes into a frenzy when the film crew arrives. Everyone tries to get a role in the film. The story is told by Lukas' friend Lorena, who has a fascination for this strange boy. Prices General - 5€ Reduced mobility - 5€