France / May 19, 2009 / Source: IMDB (Cannes)
1h 30min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
Videos
Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| John Lapus | Mitch |
| Marissa Delgado | Luningning |
| Cherrie Madrigal | Bernadette |
| Anita Linda | Lola Anita |
| Baron Geisler | Johnny |
| Ness Roque | Gigi |
| Jiro Manio | Macky |
| Menggie Cobarrubias | Poldo |
| Lav Diaz | Director |
| Iza Calzado | Lead Actress |
| Jon Avila | Lead Actor |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Manila |
| Original language | TL |
| Production countries | Philippines |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Bicycle Pictures, MJM Productions |
| Release date | 17 giugno 2009 |
| Writer | Ramon Sarmiento, Adolfo Alix Jr. |
| Editing | Aleks Castañeda, Jay Halili |
| Cinematography | Albert Banzon |
| Assistant directors | Adolfo Alix Jr., Raya Martin |
| Camera operators | Albert Banzon |
| Additional photography | Albert Banzon |
| Production design | Digo Ricio |
| Art direction | Digo Ricio |
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| Set decoration | Digo Ricio |
| Music | Junel Valencia, Ditoy Aguila |
| Sound | Junel Valencia, Ditoy Aguila |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Philippines / Jun 17, 2009
Digital
Poland / Oct 10, 2009 / 18
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