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The Manila Lover

201926mJohanna Pyykkö
IMDb 6.3

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During a trip to the Philippines, middle-aged Norwegian Lars has met the Filipina he wants to share his life with, but to his surprise she turns him down. Lars now has to face his own prejudices and deal with this uncomfortable situation.

Drama
PhilippinesNorwayWorking WomanSexual RelationshipEconomic Inequality

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What is The Manila Lover (2019) about?

During a trip to the Philippines, middle-aged Norwegian Lars has met the Filipina he wants to share his life with, but to his surprise she turns him down. Lars now has to face his own prejudices and deal with this uncomfortable situation.

Who stars in The Manila Lover?

The Manila Lover stars Øyvind Brandtzæg (Lars), Angeli Bayani (Abigail), Dolly de Leon (Business Woman), DMs Boongaling (Art Collector), Neomi Gonzales (Business Woman). The film was directed by Johanna Pyykkö.

How long is The Manila Lover?

The Manila Lover has a runtime of 26 min and premiered in 2019.

Is The Manila Lover worth watching?

The Manila Lover holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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