Manila (movie)

Manila (movie)

  • User score: 6.6
  • Production country: Philippines
  • Producer: Adolfo Alix Jr. , Raya Martin
  • Production companies: Bicycle Pictures, MJM Productions
  • Genre: Drama
  • Release date: 6/17/2009
  • Run time: 90 min.

Movie description

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.

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Piolo Pascual

Piolo Pascual

Role(s): William / Phillip

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Rosanna Roces

Rosanna Roces

Role(s): Charito

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Jay Manalo

Jay Manalo

Role(s): Barry

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Alessandra de Rossi

Alessandra de Rossi

Role(s): Amy

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Angelica Panganiban

Angelica Panganiban

Role(s): Gina

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