Manila (2009-Philippines)
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Profile
- Movie: Manila
- Director: Adolfo Alix Jr., Raya Martin
- Writer: Ramon Sarmiento, Adolfo Alix Jr.
- Producer: Arleen Cuevas
- Cinematographer: Albert Banzon
- World Premiere: May 2009 (Cannes Film Festival)
- Release Date: July 23, 2009
- Runtime: 90 min.
- Language: Mandarin
- Country: China
Plot
"Manila" tells two separate stories, both shot in B&W, with main character in each story played by Piolo Pascual. The first story centers around William, a drug addict on the run from the police looking for his next fix. The second story centers around Philip, a young man from a poor background that works as a bodyguard for wealthy Barry while attracted to Barry's girlfriend Amy.
Cast
- Piolo Pascual - William / Phillip
- Rosanna Roces
- Jay Manalo
- Alessandra de Rossi
- Anita Linda
- William Martinez
- Angelica Panganiban
- Baron Geisler
- Menggie Cobarrubias
- Marissa Delgado
- Cherrie Madrigal
- Jiro Manio
- Aleck Bovick
- John Lapus
- Katherine Luna
Trailer
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Film Festivals
- 2009 (62nd) Cannes Film Festival - May 13th-24th - "Special screenings" (World Premiere)
- 2009 (6th) Hong Kong Asian Film Festival - October 15th-30th
- 2010 (11th) Jeonju International Film Festival - April 29-May 7 - Cinemascape: Feature Films
