Manila (2009)
1h 30m
Running Time
June 17, 2009Release Date

Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.




Currently Manila is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Tubi TV, Hoopla, OVID, Kanopy
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

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

William Martinez
Actor

Marissa Delgado
Luningning

Cherrie Madrigal
Bernadette

Anita Linda
Lola Anita

Baron Geisler
Johnny

Ness Roque
Gigi

Jiro Manio
Macky

Menggie Cobarrubias
Poldo
Media.

Details.
Wiki.
Manila is an independently produced twinbill film that pays homage to Lino Brocka's Jaguar and Ishmael Bernal's Manila By Night. Piolo Pascual co-produced and starred in both episodes.
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