Summary
Highlights
The documentary introduces the Tasaday, a small tribe discovered in 1971 living in caves in the rainforest, initially presented as a Stone Age society. Following the fall of the Marcos regime, they were labeled a hoax by international observers, causing them to be ridiculed and marginalized.
Kara David embarks on a grueling multi-day journey through remote mountains in South Cotabato to reach the caves where the Tasaday once lived. She is guided by local Manobo members who provide insights into the tribe's history.
The team reaches the ancestral caves. Dul, a surviving member of the tribe, explains how the tribe was structured within the cave system, refuting claims that the tribe was merely an invention by showing intimate knowledge of their former home.
Kara interviews Lobo, who was a child during the 1971 discovery. Now a farmer, he expresses the pain and confusion caused by the outsiders who exploited their image and later abandoned them, leading to a lingering distrust of visitors.
The documentary observes the modern generation of the Tasaday, who are integrating into society through education. Despite the historical controversy, they continue to embrace their roots while adapting to the demands of the modern world.