1h 30m2009

Manila

Name: Manila
Genre: Drama
Released: 2009-06-17
Duration: 90 min
Cast: Piolo Pascual, Rosanna Roces, Jay Manalo, Alessandra de Rossi, Angelica Panganiban

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TMDB rating · 8 votes

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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.

Directors: Adolfo Alix Jr., Raya Martin
Writers: Ramon Sarmiento, Adolfo Alix Jr.
Language: Tagalog
Country: Philippines
Release date: 17 June 2009

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