Moonchild (1988)
When she's bored, she's bold.
A robbery goes wrong and the bank's teller Josie is abducted by the gunman Angelito Asuncion. A few weeks pass and Josie escapes to tell a tale of terror and mayhem. She asserts to have faked falling for him in order to win his trust while Angelito surfaces to claim otherwise.
Director: Chito S. Roño
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: September 9, 1988
Cast
- Jaclyn Jose - Josie Peralta
- Mark Gil - Angel Asuncion
- Anjo Yllana - Sammy Peralta
- Anita Linda - Juana
- Tita Muñoz - Sammy's Mother
- Mia Gutierrez - Mrs. Asuncion
- Susan Africa - Josie's Officemate
- Lucita Soriano - Josie's Mother
- Fernando Morato - Obet
- Archie Adamos - Tikboy
Screenplay
- Armando Lao (Screenplay)
Music: Toto Gentica
Editing: Abelardo "Dho" Hulleza
Production: Double M Films
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
Themes
Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth, Human Trafficking Nightmare, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Between Innocence and False Accusations
Keywords
suicide, robbery, hostage, truth, lie, bank robber, philippines, multiple perspectives, neo-noir, testimony, rashomon effect
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More Films by Director: Chito S. Roño
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Moonchild about?
- A robbery goes wrong and the bank's teller Josie is abducted by the gunman Angelito Asuncion. A few weeks pass and Josie escapes to tell a tale of terror and mayhem. She asserts to have faked falling for him in order to win his trust while Angelito surfaces to claim otherwise.
- Who directed Moonchild?
- Moonchild was directed by Chito S. Roño.
- Who stars in Moonchild?
- Moonchild stars Jaclyn Jose, Mark Gil, Anjo Yllana, Anita Linda, Tita Muñoz, Mia Gutierrez.
- How long is Moonchild?
- Moonchild has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Moonchild?
- Moonchild is a Drama, Thriller, Crime film.
- Where was Moonchild produced?
- Moonchild was produced in Philippines.
- What are the themes of Moonchild?
- The themes of Moonchild include: Systemic Corruption and the Exposed Truth, Human Trafficking Nightmare, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Brutal Interrogation Techniques and Truths, Between Innocence and False Accusations.