Manila (2009)

6.4/10 90 min Drama

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.

Cast

Piolo Pascual

William / Phillip

Rosanna Roces

Charito

Jay Manalo

Barry

Alessandra de Rossi

Amy

Angelica Panganiban

Gina

Aleck Bovick

Cherie

Katherine Luna

Rio

John Lapus

Mitch

Marissa Delgado

Luningning

Anita Linda

Lola Anita

Baron Geisler

Johnny

Ness Roque

Gigi

Jiro Manio

Macky

Menggie Cobarrubias

Poldo

Lav Diaz

Director

Iza Calzado

Lead Actress

Jon Avila

Lead Actor

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