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Manila (2009)

Manila (2009)

Drama
Release Date: 2009, June 17
Directors: Adolfo Alix Jr., Raya Martin
Countries: Philippines
Production: Bicycle Pictures, MJM Productions
Cast: Jay Manalo, Iza Calzado, John Lapus, Piolo Pascual, Alessandra de Rossi, Angelica Panganiban, Baron Geisler, Rosanna Roces, Marissa Delgado, Menggie Cobarrubias, Anita Linda, Ness Roque

Overview:

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.