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Manila

20091h 30mAdolfo Alix Jr.,Raya Martin
IMDb 6.1

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A tribute to filmmakers and National Artists Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal. In the "Day" segment, Piolo Pacual portrays the role of William, a drug addict who tries to rebuild his sense of self and reconnect with the people around him. For the "Night" segment, Pascual portrays the role of Philip, who works as a bodyguard for a mayor's son. The bodyguard believes that his boss considers him as part of the family but after a shooting incident, he realizes his real worth to his boss. As he struggles to hide, he is slowly consumed by the claws of darkness lurking the city.

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What is Manila (2009) about?

A tribute to filmmakers and National Artists Lino Brocka and Ishmael Bernal. In the "Day" segment, Piolo Pacual portrays the role of William, a drug addict who tries to rebuild his sense of self and reconnect with the people around him. For the "Night" segment, Pascual portrays the role of Philip, who works as a bodyguard for a mayor's son. The bodyguard believes that his boss considers him as…

Who stars in Manila?

Manila stars Piolo Pascual (William / Phillip), Rosanna Roces (Charito), Jay Manalo (Barry), Alessandra de Rossi (Amy), Angelica Panganiban (Gina). The film was directed by Adolfo Alix Jr..

How long is Manila?

Manila has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2009.

Is Manila worth watching?

Manila holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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