Movie Description
Manila
(2009)Overview
A tribute to filmmakers and National Artists Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal. In the "Day" segment, Piolo Pacual portrays the role of William, a drug addict who tries to rebuild his sense of self and reconnect with the people around him. For the "Night" segment, Pascual portrays the role of Philip, who works as a bodyguard for a mayor's son. The bodyguard believes that his boss considers him as part of the family but after a shooting incident, he realizes his real worth to his boss. As he struggles to hide, he is slowly consumed by the claws of darkness lurking the city.
Featured Crew
- Director : Adolfo Alix Jr.,Raya Martin
- Writer : Ramon Sarmiento,Adolfo Alix Jr.
- Editor : Aleks Castañeda,Jay Halili
- Cast : Piolo Pascual,Rosanna Roces,Jay Manalo,Alessandra de Rossi,Angelica Panganiban,Aleck Bovick,Katherine Luna,John Lapus,Marissa Delgado,Cherrie Madrigal,Anita Linda,Baron Geisler,Ness Roque,Jiro Manio,Menggie Cobarrubias,Lav Diaz,Iza Calzado,Jon Avila
Cast
William / Phillip
Charito
Barry
Gina
Cherie
Rio
Mitch
Luningning
Bernadette
Lola Anita
Johnny
Gigi
Macky
Poldo
Director
Lead Actress
Lead Actor
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Facts
Original TitleManila
Status Released
Release Information
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2009-06-17
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 30m
Production CompaniesBicycle Pictures,MJM Productions
Genres
- Drama
