Bola (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2012, Bola is a drama film directed by Lemuel Lorca, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Lester, the star player of their community basketball team who dreams of playing at the country's premier league, but encounters a problem on the way to PBA (Philippine Basketball Association). He meets Pandy (Arnel Ignacio), a couturier who is smitten by Lester's looks. Pandy becomes the team's manager and helps him become part of the college's varsity team. Pandy is obviously in love with Lester, a straight guy devoted to his childhood sweetheart Denise (Sofia Valdez). Lester is at a loss when Pandy's love for him turns into an obsession.
Who’s in it. Bola stars Kenneth Salva as Lester, Arnell Ignacio as Pandy, Simon Ibarra as Sheldon and Sofia Valdez as Angel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Bola sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bola page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bola tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bola (2012)?
- In US, Bola is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bola worth watching?
- Bola holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bola?
- Bola stars Kenneth Salva, Arnell Ignacio, Simon Ibarra, Sofia Valdez and Geeca Topacio.
- When was Bola released?
- Bola was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.