Manila

2009·Movie
1h 30min
Poster for Manila
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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.
Philippine CinemaUrban DecayDrug AddictionSocial InequalityCrime DramaBodyguard NarrativeBleak RealismLino Brocka TributeDark & Gritty

Crew

Directed by:
Adolfo Alix Jr., Raya Martin
Written by:
Adolfo Alix Jr., Ramon Sarmiento
Composed by:
Ditoy Aguila, Junel Valencia

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