Pepot Artista (2005)

7.5/10 110 min Drama

Overview

A story about a ten-year-old boy whose dream is to become a movie star. Pepot, the dreamer, is surrounded by people who are equally dazzled by the movie world from his own mother to the principal in his school to the impersonators in the neighborhood carnival. Coming from a poor family, Pepot overcomes adversity to have a chance at fulfilling his dream. He tackles school bullies, a strict teacher, and an unwelcoming world that fail to comprehend his intense desire to become a star. The story happens in the '70s when superstars brightened the film world in Pepot's country.

Cast

Rio Locsin

Ina

Cris Villanueva

Ama

Epy Quizon

Tirso

Bituin Escalante

Nora

Nonie Buencamino

Narrator

Tado

Ms. Teyk

Lou Veloso

Titser-Director

Yoyoy Villame

Blind Guitarist

Ces Quesada

Aling Didang

Missy Maramara

Mommy

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