Manila (2009)

Poster for 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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Adolfo Alix Jr.
  • Profile picture of Piolo Pascual
    William / Phillip Piolo Pascual
  • Profile picture of Rosanna Roces
    Charito Rosanna Roces
  • Profile picture of Jay Manalo
    Barry Jay Manalo
  • Profile picture of Alessandra de Rossi
    Amy Alessandra de Rossi
  • Profile picture of Angelica Panganiban
    Gina Angelica Panganiban
  • Profile picture of Aleck Bovick
    Cherie Aleck Bovick
  • Profile picture of Katherine Luna
    Rio Katherine Luna
  • Profile picture of John Lapus
    Mitch John Lapus

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