Mano Po (2002)
During the Chinese Revolution in 1949, young Chinese copra trader named Fong-Huan marries Elisa, a young and pretty Filipina. The couples children, Daniel and Linda, were raised in a mixture of Chinese and Filipino-Hispanic tradition. These richly cultured people are the ancestors of a dysfunctional third-generation family whose daughters tell their own stories of joy, struggle, and the complex realities in the life of Filipino Chinese families.
Director: Joel Lamangan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: December 25, 2002
Cast
- Maricel Soriano - Vera Go
- Richard Gomez - Raf
- Kris Aquino - Juliet Go-Co
- Ara Mina - Richelle Go
- Eddie Garcia - Don Luis Go
- Tirso Cruz III - Daniel Go
- Eric Quizon - Joseph Co
- Cogie Domingo - Young Luis / Fong Huan
- Jay Manalo - Emerson Lau
- Gina Alajar - Gina Go
Screenplay
- Roy Iglesias (Story)
- Lily Y. Monteverde (Story)
- Roy Iglesias (Screenplay)
Production: Regal Entertainment
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
Keywords
philippines, chinese, filipino chinese
More Films by Director: Joel Lamangan
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mano Po about?
- During the Chinese Revolution in 1949, young Chinese copra trader named Fong-Huan marries Elisa, a young and pretty Filipina. The couples children, Daniel and Linda, were raised in a mixture of Chinese and Filipino-Hispanic tradition. These richly cultured people are the ancestors of a dysfunctional third-generation family whose daughters tell their own stories of joy, struggle, and the complex realities in the life of Filipino Chinese families.
- Who directed Mano Po?
- Mano Po was directed by Joel Lamangan.
- Who stars in Mano Po?
- Mano Po stars Maricel Soriano, Richard Gomez, Kris Aquino, Ara Mina, Eddie Garcia, Tirso Cruz III.
- How long is Mano Po?
- Mano Po has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Mano Po?
- Mano Po is a Drama film.
- Where was Mano Po produced?
- Mano Po was produced in Philippines.