Calvento Files: The Movie (1997)

Two stories of betrayals, deceptions and deaths.

Calvento Files: The Movie (1997) poster

This movie has two episodes depicted from investigative crime show. Each episode speaks of grotesque deaths, betrayal, and the family members of the victims’ pursuit for justice. Episode 1 : Balintuwad It is the story of an epileptic fifteen-year-old girl who was sexually assaulted and later on drowned to death by a group of unknown men. As the rape-slay case comes to close, investigation reveals that the suspects are schoolteachers, who are expected to enhance a good future for children. Episode 2: Inay, May Momo, A young mother and her daughter’s nightmare begin when the husband is man-slaughtered by the mother’s other lover. The widowed wife files criminal case to imprison to killer however instead of surrendering the murderer chases down the mother and her distraught daughter to make them drop the charges against him.

Director: Laurenti Dyogi, Michael De Mesa
Genre: Drama, Crime
Runtime: 129 min
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Production: Star Cinema – ABS-CBN Film Productions
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calvento Files: The Movie about?
This movie has two episodes depicted from investigative crime show. Each episode speaks of grotesque deaths, betrayal, and the family members of the victims’ pursuit for justice. Episode 1 : Balintuwad It is the story of an epileptic fifteen-year-old girl who was sexually assaulted and later on drowned to death by a group of unknown men. As the rape-slay case comes to close, investigation reveals that the suspects are schoolteachers, who are expected to enhance a good future for children. Episode 2: Inay, May Momo, A young mother and her daughter’s nightmare begin when the husband is man-slaughtered by the mother’s other lover. The widowed wife files criminal case to imprison to killer however instead of surrendering the murderer chases down the mother and her distraught daughter to make them drop the charges against him.
Who directed Calvento Files: The Movie?
Calvento Files: The Movie was directed by Laurenti Dyogi, Michael De Mesa.
Who stars in Calvento Files: The Movie?
Calvento Files: The Movie stars Claudine Barretto, Rio Locsin, Diether Ocampo, Lito Pimentel, Ray Ventura, Nonie Buencamino.
How long is Calvento Files: The Movie?
Calvento Files: The Movie has a runtime of 2h 9m (129 minutes).
What genre is Calvento Files: The Movie?
Calvento Files: The Movie is a Drama, Crime film.
Where was Calvento Files: The Movie produced?
Calvento Files: The Movie was produced in Philippines.