Manila (2009)

Manila (2009) poster

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.

Director: Adolfo Alix Jr., Raya Martin
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Albert Banzon
Editing: Aleks Castañeda, Jay Halili
Production: Bicycle Pictures, MJM Productions
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl

Trailer

Manila Trailer
More Films by Director: Adolfo Alix Jr., Raya Martin
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manila about?
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.
Who directed Manila?
Manila was directed by Adolfo Alix Jr., Raya Martin.
Who stars in Manila?
Manila stars Piolo Pascual, Rosanna Roces, Jay Manalo, Alessandra de Rossi, Angelica Panganiban, Aleck Bovick.
How long is Manila?
Manila has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Manila?
Manila is a Drama film.
Where was Manila produced?
Manila was produced in Philippines.