Manila
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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.
Cast
Piolo Pascual
as William / Phillip
Rosanna Roces
as Charito
Jay Manalo
as Barry
Alessandra de Rossi
as Amy
Angelica Panganiban
as Gina
Aleck Bovick
as Cherie
Katherine Luna
as Rio
John Lapus
as Mitch
Marissa Delgado
as Luningning
Cherrie Madrigal
as Bernadette
Anita Linda
as Lola Anita
Baron Geisler
as Johnny
Ness Roque
as Gigi
Jiro Manio
as Macky
Menggie Cobarrubias
as Poldo
Lav Diaz
as Director
Iza Calzado
as Lead Actress
Jon Avila
as Lead Actor
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About Manila
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. Running 90 minutes.
Manila Cast and Characters
The cast features Piolo Pascual (as William / Phillip), Rosanna Roces (as Charito), Jay Manalo (as Barry), Alessandra de Rossi (as Amy), and Angelica Panganiban (as Gina). Their performances are a major reason Manila has built such a passionate audience.
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Manila flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy TL storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Manila online for free?
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How long is Manila?
Manila runs for 90 minutes (about 1.5 hours).
Is Manila good? What's the rating?
Manila holds a 6.4/10 rating based on 8 reviews — a solid pick if the genre interests you.
Who is in the cast of Manila?
The main cast includes Piolo Pascual, Rosanna Roces, Jay Manalo, and Alessandra de Rossi, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Manila available in TL?
Yes — Manila was originally produced in TL and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Manila released?
Manila was released in 2009.
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What is Manila about?
Manila is a Drama film. 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.
When was Manila released?
Manila was released on June 17, 2009. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. The film was produced by Bicycle Pictures.
Who stars in Manila?
Manila stars Piolo Pascual, Rosanna Roces, Jay Manalo and Alessandra de Rossi. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Manila available in HD?
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