Manila
2009 · 1h 30m · Not Rated
Drama
Directed by
Adolfo Alix Jr.
,
Raya Martin
,
Lav Diaz
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Adolfo Alix Jr. Director
- Raya Martin Director
- Lav Diaz Director
- Piolo Pascual as William / Phillip
- Rosanna Roces as Charito
- Jay Manalo as Barry
- Alessandra de Rossi as Amy
- Angelica Panganiban as Gina
- Aleck Bovick as Cherie
- Katherine Luna as Rio
- John Lapus as Mitch
- Marissa Delgado as Luningning
- Cherrie Madrigal as Bernadette
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