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Manila (2009) - film poster, directed by Raya Martin

Manila

2009
90 min Philippines Feature
Directed by
Raya Martin , Adolfo, Jr. Alix
Not currently streaming on CaSTV

Synopsis

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.

Key facts

Original language Filipino
Setting Manila

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Manila

Rating

7.4/10 8 votes User rating

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Identifiers & sources
Wikidata Q6749657
IMDb tt1248886
TMDB 128389
CQ 90885

Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)

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