Room Boy (2005)
Luis, a motel roomboy, finds out the place where he is renting a room is about to be demolished. This sends him hunting for a new place to live with the help of Melba, a prostitute who is a regular client at the motel. Lonely and vulnerable, Luis starts falling for Melba. But giving into his emotions means abandoning his wife, Mercy, who is recuperating from a mental relapse in a mental institution. Torn between his new found love and marital vows, Luis turns his room hunting into an emotional journey that leads to his ultimate dwelling place.
Director: Aloy Adlawan
Genre: Drama
Release Date: July 13, 2005
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Country: Philippines
Language: Tagalog
Original Language: tl
Keywords
motel
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Room Boy about?
- Luis, a motel roomboy, finds out the place where he is renting a room is about to be demolished. This sends him hunting for a new place to live with the help of Melba, a prostitute who is a regular client at the motel. Lonely and vulnerable, Luis starts falling for Melba. But giving into his emotions means abandoning his wife, Mercy, who is recuperating from a mental relapse in a mental institution. Torn between his new found love and marital vows, Luis turns his room hunting into an emotional journey that leads to his ultimate dwelling place.
- Who directed Room Boy?
- Room Boy was directed by Aloy Adlawan.
- Who stars in Room Boy?
- Room Boy stars Polo Ravales, Meryll Soriano, Chanda Romero, Ynez Veneracion, Rechie A. Del Carmen, Toji Gastrock.
- What genre is Room Boy?
- Room Boy is a Drama film.
- Where was Room Boy produced?
- Room Boy was produced in Philippines.