Engkwentro (2009)
Two teenage brothers are attempting to escape an unnamed city controlled by an iron-fisted mayor. They must first break away from the cycle of crime, while trying to run from rival gang leaders and the state's murderous vigilantes.
Director: Pepe Diokno
Genre: Drama, Action, Thriller, Romance
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: July 18, 2009
Cast
- Celso Ad. Castillo - Mayor Danilo Suarez
- Felix Roco - Richard
- Daniel Medrana - Raymond
- Zyrus Desamparado - Tomas
- Eda Nolan - Jenny-Jane
- Willie Revillame - Game Show Host
- Moises Magisa - Father
- Bayang Barrios - Jo
- Jim Libiran - Hitman
- Bianca Balbuena - Jhunelyn
Screenplay
- Jerry Gracio (Screenplay)
- Felix Roco (Screenplay)
- Nicholas Varela (Screenplay)
- Bianca Balbuena (Screenplay)
- Pepe Diokno (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Emman Pascual
Editing: Miguel Araneta
Production: Cinemalaya Foundation
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
Themes
Political Instability and Chaos, Power and Political Games, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth, Corrupt Political Underworld and Crime
Keywords
politics, mayor, philippines, gang
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Engkwentro about?
- Two teenage brothers are attempting to escape an unnamed city controlled by an iron-fisted mayor. They must first break away from the cycle of crime, while trying to run from rival gang leaders and the state's murderous vigilantes.
- Who directed Engkwentro?
- Engkwentro was directed by Pepe Diokno.
- Who stars in Engkwentro?
- Engkwentro stars Celso Ad. Castillo, Felix Roco, Daniel Medrana, Zyrus Desamparado, Eda Nolan, Willie Revillame.
- How long is Engkwentro?
- Engkwentro has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Engkwentro?
- Engkwentro is a Drama, Action, Thriller, Romance film.
- Where was Engkwentro produced?
- Engkwentro was produced in Philippines.
- What are the themes of Engkwentro?
- The themes of Engkwentro include: Political Instability and Chaos, Power and Political Games, Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth, Corrupt Political Underworld and Crime.