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Manila

6.4/10
TMDB8 votes
Original: 90 min

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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About Manila

Manila (2009) is a film in the drama genres. Directed by , . The cast includes Piolo Pascual, Rosanna Roces, Jay Manalo, Alessandra de Rossi.

Released
Original language
Runtime
90 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
Philippines
Production companies
Bicycle Pictures, MJM Productions
Writers
Adolfo Alix Jr., Ramon Sarmiento

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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.

Who stars in Manila?

Piolo Pascual, Rosanna Roces, Jay Manalo, Alessandra de Rossi, Angelica Panganiban, Aleck Bovick. See the cast cards above for character names.

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