El Peste (2018)
Abner lives a drab, downcast, solitary existence. His wife has abandoned him for good. Working for pest control company Panther, his job remains his sole connection to the outside world. It seems going nowhere until he meets Viola, a client who is existence is as sad as his. Wife of a vain college teacher Dodie, Viola is a trapped bird. And meeting Abner seems to give her a chance to fly free. The house, infested with rats all around, becomes a powder keg of emotions and danger as sexual tension between Abner and Viola turns to illicit affair, all happening under Dodie’s nose. In order to extend their relationship, Abner devices something that will eventually lead to a tragedy that will change their lives forever.
Director: Richard Somes
Genre: Drama, Horror
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: March 9, 2018
Cast
- Mon Confiado - Abner
- Jean Judith Javier - Viola
- Alvin Anson - Dodie
- Leon Miguel
- Tikoy Aguiluz
- Jim Libiran
Screenplay
- Boo Dabu (Screenplay)
- Richard Somes
Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
More Films by Director: Richard Somes
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is El Peste about?
- Abner lives a drab, downcast, solitary existence. His wife has abandoned him for good. Working for pest control company Panther, his job remains his sole connection to the outside world. It seems going nowhere until he meets Viola, a client who is existence is as sad as his. Wife of a vain college teacher Dodie, Viola is a trapped bird. And meeting Abner seems to give her a chance to fly free. The house, infested with rats all around, becomes a powder keg of emotions and danger as sexual tension between Abner and Viola turns to illicit affair, all happening under Dodie’s nose. In order to extend their relationship, Abner devices something that will eventually lead to a tragedy that will change their lives forever.
- Who directed El Peste?
- El Peste was directed by Richard Somes.
- Who stars in El Peste?
- El Peste stars Mon Confiado, Jean Judith Javier, Alvin Anson, Leon Miguel, Tikoy Aguiluz, Jim Libiran.
- How long is El Peste?
- El Peste has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is El Peste?
- El Peste is a Drama, Horror film.
- Where was El Peste produced?
- El Peste was produced in Philippines.