A drama that follows the travails of the Pineda family in the Filipino city of Angeles. Bigamy, unwanted pregnancy, possible incest and bothersome skin irritations are all part of their ... See full summary
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A drama that follows the travails of the Pineda family in the Filipino city of Angeles. Bigamy, unwanted pregnancy, possible incest and bothersome skin irritations are all part of their daily challenges, but the real "star" of the show is an enormous, dilapidated movie theater that doubles as family business and living space. At one time a prestige establishment, the theater now runs porn double bills and serves as a meeting ground for hustlers of every conceivable persuasion. The film captures the sordid, fetid atmosphere, interweaving various family subplots with the comings and goings of customers, thieves and even a runaway goat while enveloping the viewer in a maelstrom of sound, noise and continuous motion.
Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Gina Pareño | - | Nanay Flor | |
Jaclyn Jose | - | Nayda | |
Julio Diaz | - | Lando | |
Coco Martin | - | Alan | |
Kristoffer King | - | Ronald (as Kristofer King) | |
Dan Alvaro | - | Jerome | |
Mercedes Cabral | - | Merly | |
Roxanne Jordan | - | Jewel | |
Dido de la Paz | - | Atty. Quintana (as Dido Dela Paz) | |
Buddy Caramat | - | Tonette (as Buddy Salvador Caramat) | |
Bobby Jerome Go | - | Jonas | |
Jemmalyn Galicia | - | Susan | |
Julia Taylor | - | Cross Dresser | |
Nico Taverna | - | Santy | |
Aaron Rivera | - | Ricky (as Aaron Christian Rivera) |
For this film, Brillante Mendoza is the second Filipino director to be nominated for Palm d'Or, after Lino Brocka.
French visa # 121615 delivered on 28-10-2008.
Awards: Best Director Award (Brillante Mendoza) and Best Actress Award (Gina Pareño) at the Vladivostok International Film Festival (2008).
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