The Woman Who Left
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| Filipino | Ang Babaeng Humayo |
| Directed by | Lav Diaz |
| Screenplay by | Lav Diaz |
| Based on | God Sees the Truth, But Waits by Leo Tolstoy |
| Produced by | Lav Diaz |
| Starring | Charo Santos-Concio |
| Cinematography | Lav Diaz |
| Edited by | Lav Diaz |
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| Distributed by | Star Cinema |
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Running time | 228 minutes |
| Country | Philippines |
| Language | Filipino |
The Woman Who Left (Filipino: Ang Babaeng Humayo) is a 2016 Philippine drama film written, produced, directed, and edited by Lav Diaz. Filmed entirely in black-and-white, it was selected to compete in the main competition section at the 73rd Venice International Film Festival where it won the Golden Lion. Although it has received a minimal release, the film has received acclaim from critics.
The Woman Who Left was the first film made by Charo Santos-Concio when she returned to acting after stepping down as president and CEO of ABS-CBN Corporation.