Now Showing (2008)
Rita is named after a famous American movie star whom her late, former actress grandmother once adored. She lives in one of Manila’s oldest districts with her busy mother and entrepreneurial aunt. Years later, she is still the same girl enamoured with television, now also tending to her aunt’s stall selling pirated DVD movies. Elsewhere, there survives footages of a movie done before the war.
Director: Raya Martin
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 280 min
Release Date: May 22, 2008
Cast
- Ness Roque - Young Rita
- Adriana Agcaoili - Mom
- Antônio Vianna
- Daisy Carino - Tita
- Maila Romero - Grownup Rita
- Via Antonio - Arianne
Screenplay
Cinematography: Albert Banzon
Editing: Lawrence S. Ang
Production: Atopic films
Country: France, Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Now Showing about?
- Rita is named after a famous American movie star whom her late, former actress grandmother once adored. She lives in one of Manila’s oldest districts with her busy mother and entrepreneurial aunt. Years later, she is still the same girl enamoured with television, now also tending to her aunt’s stall selling pirated DVD movies. Elsewhere, there survives footages of a movie done before the war.
- Who directed Now Showing?
- Now Showing was directed by Raya Martin.
- Who stars in Now Showing?
- Now Showing stars Ness Roque, Adriana Agcaoili, Antônio Vianna, Daisy Carino, Maila Romero, Via Antonio.
- How long is Now Showing?
- Now Showing has a runtime of 4h 40m (280 minutes).
- What genre is Now Showing?
- Now Showing is a Drama film.
- Where was Now Showing produced?
- Now Showing was produced in France, Philippines.