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Manila (2009)

2009-06-17 · 1h 30m · TL
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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.

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Raya MartinDirectorAdolfo Alix Jr.Director, WriterRamon SarmientoWriter

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Piolo PascualPiolo PascualWilliam / PhillipRosanna RocesRosanna RocesCharitoJay ManaloJay ManaloBarryAlessandra de RossiAlessandra de RossiAmyAngelica PanganibanAngelica PanganibanGinaAleck BovickAleck BovickCherieKatherine LunaKatherine LunaRioJohn LapusJohn LapusMitchMarissa DelgadoMarissa DelgadoLuningningCherrie MadrigalCherrie MadrigalBernadetteAnita LindaAnita LindaLola AnitaBaron GeislerBaron GeislerJohnny

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Genre affinityDramaDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference303376 · 398162Actor preference398077 · 303365 · 194844Country preferencePh

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What is Manila about?

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.

How long is Manila?

Manila has a runtime of 90 minutes.

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