Movie Description
The Debut
(2000)Overview
Filipino-American high school student Ben works in a comic book shop to earn money to pay his way into Cal Arts. His father, a postman, is determined that his son, who has won a pre-med scholarship to UCLA, will become a doctor. The eighteenth birthday party of Ben's sister, Rose, sets off a comedic and touching series of events and family struggles that will in turn determine young Ben's future.
Featured Crew
- Director : Gene Cajayon
- Writer : Gene Cajayon,John Manal Castro
- Editor : Kenn Kashima
- Cast : Dante Basco,Jayson Schaal,Brian Card,Mindy Spence,Nicole Hawkyard,Brandon Martinez,Ernie Zarate,Gina Alajar,Bernadette Balagtas,Derek Basco,Joy Bisco,Rawlins Apilado,Tirso Cruz III,Darion Basco,Dionysio Basco,Eddie Garcia
Cast
Ben Mercado
Doug
Dave
Jennifer
Susie
Rick
Tito Lenny
Gina Mercado
Rose Mercado
Edwin Mercado
Annabelle Manalo
Jun
Roland Mercado
Augusto
Rommel
Lolo Carlos
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Facts
Original TitleThe Debut
Status Released
Release Information
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2000-05-18
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 28m
Budget₹ 1000000
Homepagehttp://debutfilm.pinoynet.com/
Production CompaniesCenter for Asian American Media (CAAM),National Asian American Telecommunications Association
Genres
- Drama
