Batang West Side (2001): reparto, argumento y streaming
2001 · Película · ★ 8.6
Released in 2001, Batang West Side is a drama, crimen and misterio film directed by Lav Diaz, running about 301 minutes. “A Filipino soul, lost and found on West Side Avenue.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Batang West Side stars Yul Servo as Hanzel Harana, Gloria Diaz as Lolita Fordham, Joel Torre as Juan Mijares and Priscilla Almeda as Dolores, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.6/10, Batang West Side sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Batang West Side page.
If you liked it. Fans of Batang West Side tend to enjoy Cadena perpetua, El padrino, La lista de Schindler and El padrino II.
Preguntas frecuentes
- Where can I watch Batang West Side (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Batang West Side change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Batang West Side worth watching?
- Batang West Side holds an audience score of 8.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crimen and misterio. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Batang West Side?
- Batang West Side stars Yul Servo, Gloria Diaz, Joel Torre, Priscilla Almeda and Angel Aquino.
- When was Batang West Side released?
- Batang West Side was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 301 minutes.