Circles (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 2005, Circles is a drama film directed by Crisaldo Pablo, running about 112 minutes. “If your life is suddenly at stake, what have you done in the past that can save you?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As he has done countless times before, Cris (Archie de Calma) is riding the jeepney bus along the Elliptical Road bordering the Quezon Memorial Circle. Suddenly a robbery begins and he finds himself being held at knife point. As his life passes before his eyes, he asks the question, what could I have done in the past to save me from this? "Circles" tells the story of Cris' life in the days leading up to the robbery. As a trader at Quezon Memorial Circle, he deals with all levels of Filipino society. From fruit sellers to student protesters to male hookers all lives intersect at the park and it's historical landmarks. As brave and creative as Pablo's past features ("Doubt", "Bathhouse") and shot gorilla style on a shoe string budget,"Circles" promises to be all things to all gay people: entertainment, fable and erotica.
Who’s in it. Circles stars Archie de Calma as Cris, Rudolph Segundo as Rod, Xeno Alejandro as Deo and Ara Mina as Cris' Sister, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Circles has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Circles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Circles tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Circles (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Circles change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Circles worth watching?
- Circles holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Circles?
- Circles stars Archie de Calma, Rudolph Segundo, Xeno Alejandro, Ara Mina and Jan Marini.
- When was Circles released?
- Circles was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.