Volta
2004 · 1h 48m · N/A
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Directed by
Wenn V. Deramas
Overview
Legend has it that once every 100 years a superhero with the powers of lightning shows up to save mankind from the forces of evil. It is believed that if a person gets hit thrice by lightning and lives to survive another day, he shall be the chosen one. Perla is a dressmaker who lives and works for her siblings, Percy and Penny. After being hit by lightning thrice, Perla discovers that she has developed superpowers: she can generate heat and electricity with her hands, and lightning flashes come out of her hands. With these superpowers, she becomes famous as the superhero, VOLTA.
Director and cast
- Wenn V. Deramas Director
- Ai-Ai delas Alas as Perla Magtoto / Volta
- Diether Ocampo as Lloyd Ventura
- Jean Garcia as Kelly Tanjuakio / Celphora
- Justin Cuyugan as Percy Magtoto
- Bobby Andrews as Oh-Vlading
- Onemig Bondoc as Oh-Blah-Blah
- Eugene Domingo as Nancy
- Boy Abunda as Ama
- Pauleen Luna as Penny Magtoto
- Hazel Ann Mendoza as Young Perla
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