Manila (2009)

  • NR
  • 05/19/2009 (FR)
  • Drama
  • 1h 30m

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.

Adolfo Alix Jr.

Director, Writer

Raya Martin

Director

Ramon Sarmiento

Writer

Cast

Piolo Pascual's headshot

Piolo Pascual

William / Phillip
Rosanna Roces's headshot

Rosanna Roces

Charito
Jay Manalo's headshot

Jay Manalo

Barry
Alessandra de Rossi's headshot

Alessandra de Rossi

Amy
Angelica Panganiban's headshot

Angelica Panganiban

Gina
Aleck Bovick's headshot

Aleck Bovick

Cherie
Katherine Luna's headshot

Katherine Luna

Rio
John Lapus's headshot

John Lapus

Mitch

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