West Side Avenue (2001)

  • NR
  • 04/05/2001 (PH)
  • Drama, Crime, Mystery
  • 5h 1m

A Filipino soul, lost and found on West Side Avenue.

Overview

A Filipino teenager is shot to death on the sidewalk of New Jersey, USA. An investigation starts into his death. His family members and friends are interviewed. Along the way, we find out not only more about him but about the community of Filipinos in America in general, including the destructive effect of the drug "shabu" on its youth. The detective who handles the case also has his own personal demons to settle with his violent past.

Lav Diaz

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Yul Servo's headshot

Yul Servo

Hanzel Harana
Gloria Diaz's headshot

Gloria Diaz

Lolita Fordham
Joel Torre's headshot

Joel Torre

Juan Mijares
Priscilla Almeda's headshot

Priscilla Almeda

Dolores
Angel Aquino's headshot

Angel Aquino

Elvira Pareño
Arthur Acuña's headshot

Arthur Acuña

Bartolo
Raul Arellano's headshot

Raul Arellano

Dindo
Ruben Tizon's headshot

Ruben Tizon

Abdon

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