UP Film Institute Filmography of Filipino Films 2005 Introduced by Lucenio Martin L. Lauzon Compiled by Berinice I. Zamora and Lucenio Martin L. Lauzon with assistance from Pol del Mundo of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB), Ana Fajardo of the Film Academy of the Philippines (FAP), Edwin Joaquin, Sonia Cenidoza and Imeldan Tuazon of the MOWELFUND Film Institute
The Philippines’ total film output in 2005 reached 50. Comedy was the dominant genre with 30 percent of the productions falling under this category and with one of the year’s three fantasy adventures fully comic in premise and tone. Aside from comedy and fantasy adventures, 5 more genres were represented, namely, sex dramas with 14 titles; romance with 7; straight dramas with 5, and both horror and action, 3. El Niño Films was the most prolific film company with 11 productions, dislodging perennial top producer Regal Entertainment. Lily Monteverde’s family firm netted only 7, on top of such co-ventures as a couple of titles with GMA Films and another with Imus Productions. All in all, there were some 22 production houses in business, including newcomers with independent roots and with operations large enough to pose a threat to the big-league studios. Cesar Abella ruled the directorial field. Abella boosted his portfolio almost purely with sex dramas, with intermittent comedy forays, to be the undisputable champion among directors in terms of the most number of directing assignments. He megged a staggering 14 titles as opposed to the mere 3 of runner-up Mac Alejandre. The year’s film output also took on a less controversial tone with 18 regular releases rated G. In contrast, movies slapped with R totalled 15 and those labeled PG13 numbered 14. The remaining 3 titles were all rated R13. Owing to the combined box-office triumph of his two starrers, Vic Sotto must have been the year’s most visible screen hero. But cager-turnedcomedian Bonnel Balingit could have the edge over Sotto as he topbilled three Plaridel (August 2006) 3:2, 167-188
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comedies compared to Sotto’s twinbill. Other stars with high visibility included sexy sirens and studs appearing in persistent skin flicks, notably by Kat de Santos, Kuhdet Honasan, Clark Concepcion and Paolo Rivero. How Philippine movies fared in 2005 may best be summed up by the way they trailed their foreign counterparts. Imports totaled 174 from some 16 distribution outfits, generating the bulk of the country’s box-office revenues. Majority came from Hollywood, but the figure included releases from neighboring countries in the Asian region and those in Europe. One development that shook things up in the immediate past year was the advent of digital features. Technically speaking, digitals should be distinguished from films and, therefore, need not form part of Philippine filmography. But they are significant because they point to the new directions that local cinema may take, in order to rise above age-old industry woes and all the odds working against it. Of the Filipino films of the previous year, at least 7 productions (Bikini Open, Pinoy/Blonde, Mga Pusang Gala, Masahista, Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros, Ilusyon, Exodus) had digital origins. Over a dozen others, such as the rest of Cinemalaya, Cinema One and Cinemanila entries, are yet to cross over to the celluloid realm along with a slew of titles that managed to be commercially exhibited with the benefit of regular release and certified full theatrical run. In this filmography, each entry contains in this order: 1) the title of the film; 2) genre, running time, MTRCB classification; 3) short synopsis; and 4) production data. Abbreviations for the latter are: P = Production Company, D = Director, ST = Story, OST = Original Story, SP = Screenplay, A = Actors, PD = Production Design, DOP = Director of Photography, C = Cinematography, E = Editor, M = Music, S = Sound, TS = Theme Song, and OTS = Original Theme Song.
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19 January UNO Action/1.52/PG13 A top hitman opting to retire becomes himself the target of another assassin. P: Rocketts Productions D: Ronnie Ricketts OST: Ronnie Ricketts, Lito Mena SP: Ronnie Ricketts, Lito Mena, Ricardo Cepeda A: Ronnie Ricketts, Monsour del Rosario, Mark Gil, Ricardo Cepeda, John Apacible, Danica Sotto, Cheska Diaz, Dinky Doo, Erika Fuente, Boy Roque, TJ Trinidad, Jeffrey Santos, Mila Ocampo, Rodel Bansil, Marie Ricketts, Mike Gayoso, Dong Serrano, Bruce Ricketts E: Rey de Leon M: Tony Cortez S: Noel Bruan BATH HOUSE Digital Gay Drama/1.44/R A young gay falls for a mature gay about to give up a life of cruising in an exclusive backroom club for men. P: Grupong Sinehan D/SP: Cris Pablo A: Jet Alcantara, Ray-An Dulay, Andoy Ranay, Rey Pumaloy, John Lapus, Carl Rosadino Jr., Mark Licera, Joel Red, Marcus
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HAYOP SA PORMA, HANEP SA GANDA Comedy/1.58/G A happy-go-lucky dude is caught up in a series of hilarious adventures and misadventures. P: LUV Films D: Arturo San Agustin A: Bonnel Balingit, Raja Montero, Nika Madrid, Nonong de Andres, Nognog, Goms Burza, Kuhol, Bangkay, Bantay, Bong R. Villa, Jr., Dann de Dios, Muke Peres, Julia Taylor, Ernie Forte, Dodie ‘Boy’ Peñalosa PD: Eric dela Cruz C: Rogelio Linda, Jr. S: Tony Lola
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February 9 DREAMBOY Romance Drama/1.50/G A salesgirl who reads romance novels to escape the monotony of her job gets her own taste of whirlwind romance. P: Star Cinema/ABS-CBN Film Productions D: Gilbert G. Perez ST: Enrico Santos SP: Maria Katrina Flores A: Piolo Pascual, Bea Alonzo, Camille Prats, Nova Villa, Jackie Castillejos, Julia Clarete, A.J. Dee, Roden Araneta, Lui Manansala, Mico Palanca, John Prats, Rafael Rosell IV PD: Raymond Bajarias DOP: Ramoncito Redoble E: Vito Cajili M: Jesse Lucas S: Bebet Casas, Jr. LET THE LOVE BEGIN Romance Drama/1.58/G A student working as a school janitor falls in love with the campus sweetheart who is the girl of every guy’s dreams. P: GMA Films/Regal Entertainment D: Mac C. Alejandre SP: Robert Joseph Nuevas, Suzette Doctolero A: Richard Gutierrez, Angel Locsin, Mark Herras, Jennylyn Mercado, Gloria Romero, Paolo Contis, Bearwin Meily, Tuesday Vargas, Polo Ravales, Tonton Gutierrez, Nanette Inventor, Nicole Anderson, Jake Cuenca
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NIGHT JOB Sex Drama/1.19/R The daughter of a former entertainer in Japan takes all sorts of night jobs to make both ends meet for her and her now sick mom. P: Taurus Films D/SP: Neal “Buboy” Tan A: Romano Vasquez, Joey Galvez, Jet Alcantara, Kuhdet Honasan, Inah Alegre, Crystal King, Dianne Marquez, Masanobu Otsuru
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March 2 SAKSI DRIVER Comedy/1.31/G A lowly cab driver’s life is imperilled as he witnesses a gruesome crime. P: El Niño Films D: Cesar SB. Abella ST/SP: Jett C. Espiritu A: Bonnel Balingit, Maye Tongco, Raja Montero, Nikka Madrid, Yani Garcia, Rizza Rossini, Ten-ten BIRHEN NG MANAOAG Drama/1.29/PG13 An image of the Blessed Virgin affects the lives of a town’s inhabitants in deep miraculous ways. P: Cine Suerte D: Ben ‘M7’ Yalung ST/SP: Christian Vallez A: Eddie Garcia, Albert Martinez, Jodi Sta. Maria,
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Joyce Jimenez, Marco Alcaraz, Cherry Pie Picache, Jean Garcia, Bianca King, Paolo Paraiso, Dinky Doo, Ella Guevara, Alicia Alonzo, Ina Feleo, Tony Mabesa, Glydel Mercado, TJ Ortiz, Kristine Rilly, Matthew Hunt Arthur Nicdao Mo Zee Camille Samson Nonong Buencamino
TAG-ULAN NOON, ANG BUKID AY BASA 2 Sex Drama/1.19/R A poor village girl whose family tills a rice field for a living is compelled to junk a childhood sweetheart to marry a rich bachelor. P: LUV Films D: Cesar SB. Abella A: Nika Madrid, Paolo Rivero, Yani Garcia BAHAY NI LOLA 2 Horror/1.35/PG13 A young married couple strikes a bargain in buying a new house only to be alarmed by creepy occurrences upon moving in. P: Regal Entertainment D: Joven Tan ST/SP: Manny Castañeda, Joven Tan A: Dingdong Dantes, Karylle, Gloria Romero, Cherry Pie Picache, Biboy Ramirez, Gabby Eigenmann, Kristel Fulgar, John Lapus, Allan Paule, Mon Confiado, Chokoleit,
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April 13 PELUKANG ITIM Comedy/1.58/G An old bachelor and his 124-year-old granny are feared in their neighborhood for suspected practice of the occult. P: Jordan Films D/SP: Tony Bernal ST: J. Erastheo ‘Baby’ Navoa A: Eddie Gil, Alma Moreno, Eddie Gutierrez, German Moreno, J.E. Sison, Bella Flores, D’ Big 3 Sullivans, Aimee Torres, Shirley Fuentes, Madam Auring, Jack Bernal, Bobby Henson, Francis K., Coleen Yu, Ramon Zamora, Garry Gallardo, Rhey Roldan, Danny D. Labra, Charlyn Mae Gil PD: Vangie Mariano C: Alfonso Alvarez E: Ben Samson M: Pablo O. Vergara BOSO Digital Sex Drama/1.37/R A caretaker of a boarding house turns peeping tom at night. P: Digital Viva D/SP: Jon Red ST: May L. A: Jeffrey Quizon, Katya Santos, Gwen Garci, Allen Dizon, Bembol Roco, Ronnie Lazaro, Joel Torre, Justin de Leon, Tado Jimenez, Hector Macaso, Len AG. Santos,
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PEKTO, OKEY KA, PARE KO Comedy/1.23/G A blacksmith has to battle gunmen and evil spirits to bring peace to his village. P: El Niño Films D/SP: Cesar SB. Abella A: Pekto, Raja Montero, Oddie Beatriz, Julia Taylor
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PARAISO Sex Drama/1.33/R A schoolgirl, her married sister and their widowed mom who works in a factory to support her brood dream of a life beyond poverty and the entire flooded neighborhood they live in. P: World Arts Cinema D: Toto Natividad ST/SP: W illy Laconsay A: Renee Summer, John Regala, Kier Legaspi, Roldan Aquino, Dido dela Paz, Louie Anderson PD: Han Salazar C: Ramon Marcelino E: Mario Manguni M: Eazer Pastor S: Joe Climaco
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CAN THIS BE LOVE Romance Drama/1.46/G A working student pursuing nursing and a Korean staying in the country as an exchange student gain each other’s acquaintance under not so pleasant circumstances. P: Star Cinema/ABS-CBN Film Productions D/SP: Jose Javier Reyes A: Hero Angeles, Sandara Park, Roderick Paulate, Joross Gamboa, Roxanne Guinoo, Tirso Cruz III, Mark Acueza, Erika Clemente, Paw Diaz, Eugene Domingo, Gabby Drilon, Ketchup Eusebio, Ilonah Jean, Denise Joaquin, Allyson Lualhati, Raphael Martinez, Pia Moran, Dennis Padilla, Tanya Scaife, Arron Villaflor PD: W illy Urbino DOP: Lito Mempin E: Vito Cajili M: Jesse Lucas S: Albert Michael Idioma
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May 4 TAGOS SA LAMAN Sex Drama/1.17R A young woman gets the shock of her life upon learning of the true sexuality of the father she has known. P: El Niño Films/Vincent Films D/SP: Cesar SB. Abella A: Kat de Santos, Via Veloso, Paolo Rivero
SA AKING PAGKAKAGISING MULA SA KAMULATAN Drama/1.39/R18 A student mauled by a gang of street toughies traverses his own jagged stream of consciousness. P: Une Block Productions, Unitel Pictures D: Ato Bautista ST: Shogu Praico, Ato Bautista SP: Shogu Praico A: Carlo Aquino, Ketchup Eusebio, Cholo Barretto, Empoy Marquez, Luane Dy
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ANG LAGUSAN Digital Drama/1.40/PG13 A young man who mysteriously wakes up on the deck of a cargo ship needs to gather in his thoughts the remnants of his forgotten past. P: White W indows Productions D/SP: Gina Marissa Tagasa-Gil A: Cris Villanueva, Alfred Vargas, Gina Pareño
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BIKINI OPEN Sex Comedy/1.54/ R13 An investigative television journalist pries deep into what goes on in a bikini pageant. P: Seiko Films D: Jeffrey Jeturian SP: Chris Martinez A: Cherry Pie Picache, Diana Zubiri, Francine Prieto, Nina Ricci Alagao, Rafael Rosell IV, Alfred Vargas, J.E. Sison, Ricky Davao, Michael de Mesa, Rodel Velayo, Tim Yap, Marissa Delgado, Roxy Ramirez, Darling Lavina
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LA VISA LOCA Comedy/1.54/PG13 A limo service driver dreaming of working in the United States may just get to fulfill his ambition by the bizarre act of being nailed to the cross. P: Unitel Pictures D/SP: Mark Meily A: Robin Padilla, Ruffa Mae Quinto, Johnny Delgado, Paul Holme, Kurt Perez, Noel Trinidad, Tessie Tomas, Robert Seña, Isay Alvarez, Jojo Atienza, Don Bautista, Joel Cruz, Ricky Davao, Joonee Gamboa, Gerry Geronimo, Eddie Gutierrez, July Hidalgo, June Hidalgo, Earl Ignacio, Melvin Lee, Lester Llansang, Bearwin Meily, Mark Meily, Dante Nora, Evangeline Pascual, Andoy Ranay, Jun Reyes, Dante Rivero, Marissa Sanchez, Raymart Santiago, Tita Swarding, Jun Ureta PD: Norman Regalado C: Lee Meily E: Danny Anonuevo/Ike Veneracion M: Vincent de Jesus S: Raffy Magsaysay
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June 1 SAY THAT YOU LOVE ME Romance Drama/1.50/G A message in a bottle thrown into the sea ten years ago becomes the key to the destined romance between a stuttering guy and a spunky gal. P: Regal Entertainment/ MAQ Productions D: Mac Alejandre ST: Robert Joseph Nuevas SP: Robert Joseph Nuevas, Suzette Doctolero A: Mark Herras, Jennylyn Mercado, Bearwin Meily, Tuesday Vargas, Nadine Samonte, Joel Torre, Jean Garcia, Christine Reyes, Tonton Gutierrez, Tyron Perez, Megan Young, Jake Cuenca, Benj Pacia PD: Edgar Martin Littaua C: Rolly Manuel E: Kelly Cruz M: Vincent de Jesus S: Albert Michael Idioma GRACIA Sex Drama/1.24/R A young woman becomes vulnerable to the wily designs of the very man who is the cause of her father’s incapacity. P: El Niño Films/ Vincent Films D/SP: Cesar SB. Abella A: Kat de Santos, Raja Montero, Via Veloso, Paolo Rivero, Shanghai
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NASAAN KA MAN Drama/1.48/R13 The household of an unconventional family of two spinster sisters is deeply disturbed when two of their three adopted children profess their love for each other and plan to marry. P: Star Cinema/ABS-CBN Film Productions D: Cholo H. Laurel ST/SP: Ricky Lee/Rafael Hidalgo A: Diether Ocampo, Jericho Rosales, Claudine Barretto, Hilda Koronel, Gloria Diaz, Irma Adlawan, Jhong Hilario, Dante Rivero, Katherine Luna, Neri Naig PD: Jon Cuyson DOP: Charlie Peralta E: Marya Ignacio M: Jessie Lasaten S: Addis Tabong
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‘WAG DYAN, ‘WAG DYAN, MAY KILITI AKO DYAN! Comedy/2.03/PG13 The tale of two boarding houses provides a funny backdrop to the love affair between two college graduates from the province. P: W aterplus Productions D: Armando A. Reyes ST/SP: Patrick Michael Balo A: Kat de Santos, John Lapus, Ian Valdez, Emilio Garcia, Tita Swarding, Jeff Areos, D’ Point Guys, D’ Point Ola Chika, D’ Bodies PD: Randy Gamier C: Isagani Sioson E: Nap Montebon
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HAPPILY EVER AFTER Romance/2.04/G A romance trilogy involves a womanizer transformed into a hunchback by a curse, a couple of teen lovers stalked by the ghost of a gay houseboy and a man and a woman drawn together despite their feuding families and while their respective partners harbor unsavory secrets. P: Regal Entertainment/ MAQ Productions D: Maryo J. delos Reyes ST/SP: Aloy Adlawan, Galo Ador, John Roque A: Keempee de Leon, Rainier Castillo, Yasmien Kurdi, John Prats, Tyron Perez, Maxene Magalona, Nadine Samonte, Nova Villa, Dion Ignacio, Nash Aguas, Jade Lopez, Ahron Villena, Chris Martin, Lloyd Samartino, Pinky Amador, Marissa Sanchez, Dick Israel, Patricia Ysmael, Mel Kimura PD: Chris Ecker de Guzman/ Gerry Santos C: Odyssey Flores E: Vito Cajili M: Vincent de Jesus S: Albert Michael Idioma
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PINOY/BLONDE Comedy/1.35/PG Two cousins harboring dreams of one day becoming filmmakers are tasked with an errand by their uncle who engages in shady deals. P: Unitel Pictures D: Peque Gallaga ST/SP: Peque Gallaga, Lore Reyes A: Jeffrey Quizon, Boy2 Quizon, Iza Calzado, Ricky Davao, Jaime Fabregas, Eddie Garcia, Manny Castañeda, Michael de Mesa, Cherry Pie Picache, Gina Alajar, Ryan Eigenmann, Gabby Eigenmann, Ian Veneracion, Richard Gutierrez, Joel Torre, Richard Gomez, Tessie Tomas, Noel Trinidad, Gardo Versoza, Wilma Doesnt, Ara Mina, Sherilyn Reyes PD: Roy Lachica DOP: Richard Padernal E: Michael de Castro M: Minco Fabregas S: Raffy Magsaysay/Angie Reyes
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Sex Drama/1.28/R Five women in the flesh trade band together and pledge to stick with each other through thick and thin. P: El Niño Films/ Vincent Films D: Cesar SB. Abella
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Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival July 13-17, 2005 ANG PAGDADALAGA NI MAXIMO OLIVEROS Digital Drama/1.40/PG13 A pubescent gay devoted to his loving family of petty crooks is forced to rethink the way of life of his loved ones when he meets an honest, principled and idealistic rookie cop. P: Cinemalaya/UFO Pictures/Raymond Lee D: Aureaus Solito ST/SP: Michiko Yamamoto A: Nathan Lopez, JR Valentin, Soliman Cruz, Ping Medina, Bodjie Pascua, Neil Ryan Sese, Peter Anthony Tombasa PD: Christina Dy, Clint Catalan, Lily Esquillon C: Nap Jamir E: Clang Sison, Kanakan Balintagos, JD Domingo M: Pepe Smith S: Tad Ermitanio OTS: Pepe Smith BARYOKE Digital Comedy/2.26/R13 A videoke machine turns upside down an otherwise sleepy village. P: Byronic Films/Natural Light Productions D/SP: Byron Bryant A: Ronnie Lazaro, Pen Medina, Roeder Camañag, Paolo O’Hara, Elizabeth Oropesa, W enah Nagales, Cats Racsag, Jess Santiago PD: Jupz Gutierrez C: Jun Aves
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BIG TIME Digital Comedy/1.45/R13 Two small-time criminals go for the big time only to embark on the greatest misadventure of their lives. P: Arkeofilms D: Mario Cornejo SP: Mario Cornejo, Monster Jimenez A: Michael de Mesa, Nor Domingo, W inston Elizalde, Jamie W ilson, Joanne Miller, Frederick Edwards, Joel Ruiz, Rony Roma, Gerry Cornejo, Amante Pulido, Jon Santos, Carme Sanchez PD: Christina Dy C: Ike Avellana E: Mario Cornejo/Monster Jimenez M: Allan Feliciano S: Raffy Magsaysay ICU BED #7 Digital Drama/1.40/R13 Two sisters cope with difficult circumstances as their widowed father is rushed to the ICU. P: Kababaihan ng Maynila Foundation, Inc. D/SP: Rica Arevalo A: Eddie Garcia, Irma Adlawan, Nonie Buencamino, Angel Aquino PD: Katrina Villa C: Ogi Sugatan E: Sunshine Matutina M: Tris Suguitan S: Nonoy Dadivas
ISNATS Digital Action/Comedy/2.05/R A pickpocket steals an ex-cop’s mobile phone. P: Natural Light Productions D/SP: Michael Angelo P. Dagñalan A: Jourdan Sebastian, Joel Olaño, Yda Ramos, Teddy Corpuz, Ronald Tupas, Third Gonzales, Philip Harth, Oz Mendoza, Nic Milligan, Archi Adamos, Berting Labra, Philip Mendez, Lily Chu PD: Arman Samonte C: Jun Aves E: Milos Curameng M: Jobin Ballesteros LASPONGGOLS Digital Comedy/2.22/Unrated Two lowly film workers fleeing from armed men end up in a secluded barrio where they get to pretend to be industry bigwigs. P: Pangknotdeaths Productions/Core 24 D/SP: Sigfreid Barros-Sanchez A: Jeffrey Quizon, Dwight Gaston, Boboy Garovillo, Danny Javier, Jim Paredes, Rapunzel Hernandez, Monet dela Cruz, Soliman Cruz, Raul Morit, Bombi Plata, Sasi Casas, Hector Macaso, Topel Lee, Roxlee, Khavn dela Cruz, Kris LanotLacaba, Pete Lacaba, EJ Salcedo, Ogi Sugatan, Joel Torre, Ronnie Lazaro, Roence Santos, Shamain CenteneraBuencamino, Marra PL. Lanot, Anna Magadia
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PEPOT ARTISTA Digital Comedy/1.45/G A ten-year-old boy with a dream to become a movie star finds himself surrounded by people similarly dazzled by the movies. P: Buruka Films D/SP: Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr. A: Elijah Castillo, Cris Villanueva, Jeffrey Quizon, Nonie Buencamino, Tado Jimenez, Cedrick Lamberto, Rio Locsin, Bituin Escalante, Joy Soler-de Castro, Shiela May Junsay PD: Cesar Hernando C: Herky del Mundo E: Daniel Adapon M: Lorrie Ilustre S: Rachelle Tesoro ROOM BOY Digital Drama/1.47/R13 A motel room boy with a wife in a mental institution unexpectedly falls for a female sex worker. P: Kamurayaw Pictures D/SP: Alfred Aloysius L. Adlawan A: Polo Ravales, Meryll Soriano, Toji Gastrock, John Paulette Noriega, Chanda Romero, Ynez Veneracion, Rechie del Carmen PD: Rei Nicolas C: R.A. Rivera/Dix Buhay E: Bambam Luneta M: Mak Lagrimas
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SARONG BANGGI Digital Drama/1.47/Unrated A teenage boy is about to lose his virginity in a one night stand with an aging prostitute. P: UFO Pictures D/SP: Emmanuel Dela Cruz A: Angelo Ilagan, Jaclyn Jose, Pierro Rodriguez, Alcris Galura, Miguel Guno PD: Lena Cobangbang C: Miguel Fabie E: Jaime Davila M: Jessie Lasaten SA PAGITAN NG LANGIT Sex Drama/1.19/R Two women both encounter impediments to their love for their common childhood friend. P: LUV Films D: Cesar SB. Abella ST/SP: Boy Ranay A: Nikka Madrid, Raja Montero, Clark Concepcion, Shanghai C: Jun Linda E: Tony Sy
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D’ANOTHERS Comedy/1.45/G A clan’s chosen member is the only hope for stranded ghosts in an abandoned mansion to cross over to the afterlife. P: Star Cinema/ABS-CBN Film Productions D: Joyce E. Bernal ST: Adolfo Alix, Jr., John Paul Abellera SP: Adolfo Alix, Jr., Raymond Lee A: Vhong Navarro, Toni Gonzaga, Jhong Hilario, Joross Gamboa, Michelle
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Cinema One Originals Digital Film Festival July 30 - August 3, 2005 ANG ANAK NI BROCKA Digital Comedy/2.00/PG13 A group of investigative journalists tracks down the rumored son of the late film director Lino Brocka. P: Creative Programs D: Sigfreid Barros-Sanchez A: Nonie Buencamino, Roence Santos, Shamaine CenteneraBuencamino, Soliman Cruz, Raul Morit, Rapunzel Hernandez, Bombi Plata, Ickay Eusebio, Adrian Ramirez, Ronald Tupas, Miguel Pancho, Gina Alajar, Phillip Salvador, Bembol Roco, Jaclyn Jose, Jeffrey Quizon, Angie Ferro, Joonee Gamboa, Nanding Josef, Soxie Topacio, Menggie Cobarrubias, Archie Adamos, Aurora Yumul,
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SA NORTH DIVERSION ROAD Digital Drama/Comedy/1.37/PG13 Ten scenes, each involving a couple in a bantam car traveling northward, all recount the tale of the man cheating on the woman. P: Creative Programs D/SP: Dennis Marasigan OST: Tony Perez A: John Arcilla, Irma Adlawan, Madeleine Nicolas, Rolando Inocencio, Tess Jamias, Kalila Aguilos PD: Bianca Gonzales Dadivas C/E/S: Mo Zee M: Jesse Lucas SANDALANG BAHAY Digital Drama/1.36/PG13 Three sisters encounter both pain and humor in their intertwining lives. P: Creative Programs D: Mark Gary ST: Ralph Peña SP: George de Jesus III A: Albert Martinez, Mads Nicolas, Shamaine Centenera, Gillete Sandico, Nonie Buencamino, Adriana
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SITAK Digital Drama/1.30/PG13 A corporate man fired from his job ends up as a cab driver. P: Creative Programs D/SP: Liza Cornejo A: Gerry Cornejo, Frederick Edwards, Rex Dalisay, Deo Divinagracia, Chanda Romero, Reno Romero, Jam Rodriguez, Giselle Ordinario, Jeff Concepcion, Lou Veloso PD: Apollo Abraham, Loriemae Abraham, Mylo Cabardo, Carlo Arejola, Liza Cornejo, Alfred Reyes, Vives Anunciacion C: Gary Gardoce, Eli Balce, Paolo Pangan E: Jane Frances S: Tres Marias
August 1 ANAK NG TINAPA Digital Drama/1.08/R Student filmmakers spy on crooked police officers. P: Creative Programs D: Jon Red SP: Ogi Sugatan A: Ryan Eigenmann, China Cojuangco, Atong Redillas, Soliman Cruz, Ping Medina, Forsythe Cordero, Catherine Racsag, Paolo Villaluna, Hector Macaso, Raul Morit, Randy Punsal PD: Danny Red
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DILIM Unfinished version Digital Drama/1.30/R13 A vigilante roaming the streets at night devours villains preying on innocent victims. P: Creative Programs, Inc. D: Topel Lee ST: Topel Lee, Ninel Constantino SP: Sigfried Barros-Sanchez, Hector Macaso A: Mario Magallona, Rica Peralejo, Emilio Garcia, Archie Adamos, Ermie Concepcion, Bombi Plata, Tado Jimenez, Raul Morit, Hector Macaso, Randy Punzal, Jan Urbano, Peggy Rico Tuazon, Miguel Reyes, Jacob Dionisio, Elmo Redrico, Paul Luigi Libid, EJ Afzelius, Kane, Lalaine Enriquez, Angel de Leon PD: Fritz Silorio C: Wowie Hao, Odyssey Flores E: Hector Macaso, Sunshine Matutina M/S: Tris Suguitan LAMAT Sex Drama/1.23/R A violated woman tries to recover from the ordeal she suffered in the hands of a gang of four men under the influence of prohibited drugs. P: El Niño Films D: Cesar SB. Abella A: Kat de Santos, Shanghai, Muke Perez, Clark Concepcion, Yani Garcia
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MGA PUSANG GALA Drama/2.10/R13 A gay romance novelist and a lady copywriter in an ad agency mirror each other’s lives and loves in a duplex apartment they occupy. P: Erasto Productions, MLR Films D: Ellen Ongkeko-Marfil OST: Jun Lana (“Mga Estranghero at ang Gabi”) SP: June Lana Rody Vera A: Ricky Davao, Irma Adlawan, Reggie Curley, Alchris Galura, Lauren Novero, Justin de Leon, Manolet Garcia, Kokoy Palma, Ruby Ruiz, Carme Sanchez, Joven Velasco PD: Bianca Gonzales DOP: Alma dela Peña E: Nonoy Dadivas M: Jerrold Tarog S: Nonoy Dadivas
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ENTERPOOL – SCIA, SENIOR CITIZEN IN ACTION Comedy/1.29/PG13 Unlikely law enforcers battle society’s bad elements in their valiant mission to uphold law and order. P: Starboard Films D: Perry de Guzman, Noli Villar ST/SP: Perry de Guzman A: Palito, Mykell Chan, Tony Ferrer, Paquito Diaz, Ramon Zamora, Charlie Davao, Roberto Gonzales, Romy Diaz, Robert Talby, Vic Belaro, Don Pepot, Gretchen Malalad PD: Lito Balagtas
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PASAWAY NA MULTO Comedy/1.25/G The ghost of a dead cop yearns for justice and retribution for the treacherous act behind his demise. P: El Niño Films/Vincent Films D: Cesar SB. Abella A: Bonnel Balingit, Raja Montero, Shanghai, Alyssa Moore, Ten-ten, Diego Salvador
7 September LISENSYADONG KAMAO Action/1.36/PG A young man from the province with a sick mother and a blind sister to support taps his boxing skills to rise from poverty. P: Violett Films D: Tony Bernal SP: Serge Custodio, Jr. A: Manny Pacquiao, Eddie Garcia, Aubrey Miles, Juliana Palermo, Daria Ramirez, Ramon Zamora, Charlie Davao, Dick Israel, Menggie Cobarrubias, Bobby Angeles, Jack Bernal, Boy Borneo, Robert Correa, Jack Gubat, Andy Lora, Toy Luna, Lovely Mansueto, Mike Ong, Joel Ortega, Don Pepot, Bianca Pulmona, Rona Reyes, Danny Riel, Jerome Sala, Emil Salvador, Aldrich Sevilla, Val Trinidad C: Alfonso Alvarez E: Renato de Leon M: Edwin Ortega
LIPSTIK Sex Drama/1.28/R A rape survivor is reminded of her traumatic experience every time she sees a lipstick. P: El Niño Films/Vincent Films D: San Buenaventura A: Kat De Santos, Shanghai, Muke Perez, Nikka Madrid
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LOVESTRUCK Romance Drama/1.51/G A young woman reliant on the writings of a love guru is terribly bothered as she can’t seem to recognize her soul mate in the man of her dreams. P: GMA Films D: Louie Ignacio ST: Annette Gozon-Abrogar SP: Suzette Doctolero A: Jolina Magdangal, Jennylyn Mercado, Mark Herras, Mike Tan, Rainier Castillo, Yasmien Kurdi, Kirby de Jesus, Ryza Cenon, L.J. Reyes, C.J. Muere, Gina Alajar, Julio Diaz, Keempee de Leon, Allan K, James Blanco, Brad Turvey, I.C. Mendoza PD: Conrad Santos C: Vicencio Gonzales, Jr. E: Marya Ignacio M: Vince de Jesus AGOS Sex Drama/1.20 /R The tranquil relations of a married couple are troubled as two other women enter the man’s life. P: El Niño Films/Vincent Films D: Cesar SB. Abella
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DUBAI Romance Drama/1.50/PG13 Two brothers orphaned as kids only have each other to depend on all the way to the foreign land of Dubai where they are reunited after years of separation. P: Star Cinema/ABS-CBN Film Productions D: Rory B. Quintos ST: Ricky Lee SP: Ricky Lee, Shaira Mella Salvador A: Aga Muhlach, Claudine Barretto, John Lloyd Cruz, Mico Aytona, Phoemela Baranda, Ana Capri, Mymy Davao, Michael de Mesa, John Vladimir Manalo, Pokwang, Dimples Romana PD: Elfren Vibar DOP: Charlie Peralta E: Marya Ignacio M: Jessie Lasaten S: Arnold Reodica
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Cinemanila International Film Festival October 12-25, 2005
October 12 ALA VERDE ALA POBRE Digital Drama/1.59/R13 A young couple strives for a better life in a hustling community of less fortunate residents with makeshift dwellings along the railroad tracks. P: Muchachos Bravos Filmworks D/C: Briccio Santos SP: Briccio Santos, Jorge Arago A: Ana Capri, Richard Joson, Bo Vicencio, W illiam Baroga E: Anil Rao M: Bob Aves, Anil Rao ANG DAAN PATUNGONG KALIMUGTONG Digital Drama/1.26/G Children from a village have to cross mountains and traverse long, winding roads each day to get to school. P: Sampaybakod Productions D: Mes de Guzman SP: Ramon de Guzman A: Analyn Bangsi-il, Nemee Tocdangan, Rhenuel Ordoño, Hellen Sumingwa, Joey Almoete C: Albert Banzon E: Abbas Tabas/Arasaw Kurabokov
CUT Digital Drama/1.20/R13 A middle-aged film editor struggles to finish what could be his last movie. P: Pelipula D/SP: Jon Red A: Joel Torre, Jao Mapa, Shereen Ladera C: Ogi Sugatan DILIM Final version (see August 1, 2005 entry for credits, p. 18) ILUSYON Digital Sex Drama/1.57 /R A modernist painter’s only son pretends to be his father to woo the nude model of his desire. P: Viva Entertainment/ Digital Viva D: Paolo Villaluna, Ellen Ramos ST: Jon Red SP: Jon Red, Paolo Villaluna A: Yul Servo, Jaycee Parker, Bella Flores, Ronnie Lazaro, Tetchie Agbayani, Bituin Escalante, Jennifer Lee, Raul Morit, Tetchie Agbayani, Jao Mapa, Boots Anson-Roa, Anita Linda PD: Danny Red C: Odyssey Flores E: Paolo Villaluna, Ellen Ramos M: Paolo Villaluna S: Allan Hilado
MATTHEW, MARK, LUKE AND JOHN Digital Drama/1.23/R Four ordinary men experience first-hand what it is to be at the edge of one’s life. P: Teamwork Productions D: Gil Portes SP: Adolfo Alix, Jr., Gil Portes, Senedy Que A: Richard Quan, Neil Ryan Sese, Paulo Serrano, Justin de Leon, Maria Isabel Lopez, Liza Dino C: Neil Bautista E: Ari Trofeo TRABAHO Digital Drama/1.32/PG Youngsters go job hunting in the vast urban jungle amidst the high unemployment rate, the general harshness of city life and their own personal problems. P: Dirty Kitchen Productions D: Ned Trespeces A: Ping Medina, Sigrid Andrea Bernardo, Sanriel Ajero, Aya Lee, Monique Valera TULI Digital Drama/1.51/R13 The daughter of the lone man who administers the circumcision of all the boys in a village thwarts plans for her fixed marriage and gets to alter her domestic fate and challenge conventions. P: Digital Viva D: Auraeus Solito SP: Jim Flores A: Desiree del Valle, Carlo Quino, Vanna Garcia, Bembol Roco, Luis Alandy, Eugene Domingo
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MASAHISTA Drama/1.16/R A male masseur has to make his trip back to his hometown the morning after a long night with a gay client to have the remains of his dead father laid to rest and grapple with the reality of personal decay, love, life and survival. P: Gee Films Production International/Centerstage Production D: Brillante Mendoza ST: Boots Agbayani Pastor/ Brillante Mendoza OST: Ferdinand Lapuz SP: Boots Agbayani Pastor A: Coco Martin, Jacklyn Jose, Alan Paule, Paolo Rivero, Kristoffer King, Katherine Luna, RU Miranda PD: Benjamin Padero C: Timmy Jimenez/Monchie Redoble E: Herbert Navasca M: Jerrold Tarog S: Nonoy Dadivas
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SABLAY KA NA, PASAWAY KA PA Comedy/1.41/G A driver-bodyguard and the commercial model he works for find it not easy to accept that they are meant for each other. P: Cine Suerte D/ST: Willy Milan SP: Marlon Rivero A: Ethel Booba, Mikey Macapagal Arroyo, Katrina Halili, Ana Leah Javier, Al Tantay, Salbakuta, Pekto, John Apacible, Gerry Boy Espina, Renee Summer
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ISPIRITISTA – ITAY, MAY MOOMOO! Comedy/1.45/G A widower earns his keep as a fake medium for hire without the knowledge of his innocent son who fully believes that his father can communicate with restless spirits and get rid of ghosts. P: Regal Entertainment/ APT Entertainment D: Tony Y. Reyes S: Antonio Tuviera, Tony Reyes, Niño Tuviera Rodriguez SP: Robert Joseph Nuevas, Tony Y. Reyes A: Vic Sotto, B.J. Forbes, Cindy Kurleto, Robert Arevalo, Joonee Gamboa, Jose Manalo, W ally Bayola, Iza Calzado, Jackie Woo, Dick Israel, Marissa Delgado, Mae Akizuki, Keempee de Leon, Kookoo Gonzales, Dindin Llarena, Stephen “Claude” Goyong, Redford White, Allan K, Gladys Guevarra, Teri Onor, Antonio Aquitania, Soxi Topacio, Rudy Meyer, Abigail Arazao, Mlissa “Fayatolah” Aguirre, The Sex Bomb Dancers PD: Mitoy Sta. Ana DOP: Marissa Floirendo E: Renewin Alano M: Michael Alba S: Addiss Tabong
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PARAISO SA GUBAT Sex Drama/1.25/R A girl is raised away from the city by her father on the lam upon killing his wife with her lover. P: LUV Films D: Cesar SB. Abella A: Nikka Madrid, Shanghai
9 November ILUSYON Regular theater run (see October 12, 2005 entry for credits, p. 183) HARI NG SABLAY Comedy/1.40/G A boy and a girl both born on the day that all planets align grow up to have completely opposed fortunes. P: Regal Entertainment D: Mac Alejandre A: Bearwin Meily, Rica Peralejo, Paolo Contis, Nadine Samonte, Tuesday Vargas, Jay-R, Nova Villa, Joel Torre, Bianca King, Dion Ignacio, Pekto, Paolo Paraiso, Jade Lopez, Krizzy Jareno, Chris Martin, Ella Guevara, Miguel Tanfelix, Al Tantay
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ANG PAGDADALAGA NI MAXIMO OLIVEROS Regular theater run (see July 13, 2005 entry for credits, p. 176)
MAHAROT Sex Drama/1.28/R A rural maiden is compelled to marry the brother of her soldier beau who is away from their hometown. P: El Niño Films/Vincent Films D: Cesar SB. Abella A: Kuhdet Honasan, Jon Romano, Clark Concepcion, Dann de Dios, Kryven Lacson
December 7 BILOG Digital Gay Drama/1.50/R A gay peddler of all sorts of goods forced by his schizoid sister to find her a wedding dress ends up manipulating people around him. P: Grupong Sinehan D/SP/E: Cris Pablo A: Archie de Calma, Rudolph Segundo, Xeno Alejandro, Alynna, Reiven Bolado, Funny Fan, Craig Alcantara, Gil Aguedan, Jr., Karl Patrick Yap, Gerramie Garme, Jenny Villanueva, Apollo Jones, Hecson Lee de Vera, Christian Arcueno, Karie Summers, Christopher Cañizares, Justin Justiniani, Jan Marini, Ronald Henson, Reynaldo Ramos, Ara Mina, Egay Sandalo, Laurence Paz, Gerard Pizarra, Addi Parreno PD: Joy Puntawe DOP: Poppet Celdran M: Ato del Rosario OTS: Cris Pablo, Ato del Rosario
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ROSES AND LOLLIPOPS Sex Drama/1.28/R The wayward daughter of a well-to-do family crosses paths with a mountain lass fleeing from her philandering husband. P: El Niño Films/Vincent Films D: Cesar SB. Abella A: Kat de Santos, Kuhdet Honasan, Shayne Villarama, Jon Romano, Mark Dionisio, Clark Concepcion
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AKO LEGAL WIFE: MANO PO 4?! Comedy/1.48/PG13 The legal wife of a FilipinoChinese businessman is up in arms as her husband takes on a new mistress in addition to a second wife. P: Regal Entertainment D: Joel Lamangan ST/SP: Roy Iglesias A: Zsa Zsa Padilla, Cherry Pie Picache, Ruffa Mae Quinto, Jay Manalo, Pinky Amador, Mon Confiado, J.C. de Vera, Ella Guevara, Bianca King, Julianne Lee, John Prats, Marissa Sanchez, Nova Villa PD: Edgar Martin Littaua DOP: Rolly Manuel E: Marya Ignacio M: Vincent de Jesus S: Albert Michael Idioma
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ENTENG KABISOTE 2 Fantasy Adventure Comedy/1.46/G The mere mortal and the lovely fairy he married are expecting a baby as evil forces regroup to threaten anew the fantasyland of the wife’s roots. P: Octoarts Films/M-Zet Productions D: Tony Y. Reyes ST/SP: Bibeth Orteza, Isabel da Rosa, Tony Y. Reyes OST: Bibeth Orteza A: Vic Sotto, Kristine Hermosa, Alice Dixson, Oyo Boy Sotto, Bing Loyzaga, Aiza Seguerra, Jeffrey Quizon, Victor Neri, Marian Rivera, Ruby Rodriguez, Melanie Marquez, Toni Rose Gayda, Boy Roque, Bayani Casimiro, Jr., Angel Sy, Leila Kuzma, Ehra Madrigal, Jay Manalo PD: Nitoy Sta. Ana DOP: Ely Cruz E: Renewin Alano M: Michael Alba S: Addis Tabong OTS: Jan Ilacad, Dice & K9 EXODUS – TALES FROM THE ENCHANTED KINGDOM Fantasy Action Adventure/1.43/G A mercenary has to rally elemental forces to ensure human survival in a land ravaged by war and overrun by the armies of an evil king. P: Imus Productions/Reality Entertainment D: Erik Matti ST/SP: Dwight Gaston A: Ramon ‘Bong’ Revilla, Jr., Aubrey Miles, Iya Villania,
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KUTOB Horror/1.41/PG13 A working girl having troubles with her boyfriend is warned by a fortuneteller about some danger that lurks ahead involving an obsessed admirer. P: Octoarts Films/Canary Films D/ST/SP: Jose Javier Reyes A: Rica Peralejo, Marvin Agustin, Alessandra de Rossi, Ryan Agoncillo, Andrea del Rosario, Ana Capri, James Blanco, Liza Lorena, Bing Loyzaga, John Wayne Sace, Eugene Domingo, Valerie Concepcion, Pamela Nieva PD: W illy Urbino DOP: Lito Mempin E: Vito Cajili M: Jaime Fabregas S: Albert Michael Idioma OTS : Thor
MULAWIN – THE MOVIE Fantasy Adventure Romance/ 1.56/G Winged creatures have to summon the valor and love for each other of the race’s two greatest prides to obtain salvation from impending doom. P: Regal Entertainment/ GMA Network Films D: Dominic Zapata, Mark A. Reyes ST/SP: Don Michael Perez A: Richard Gutierrez, Angel Locsin, Dennis Trillo, Nicole Anderson, Jay Aquitania, Amy Austria, Sam Bumatay, Iza Calzado, Valerie Concepcion, Paolo Contis, Dingdong Dantes, Michael de Mesa, Sunshine Dizon, Eddie Gutierrez, Dion Ignacio, Karylle, Mel Kimura, Bianca King, Julianne Lee, Zoren Legaspi, Allan Paule, Boy2 Quizon, Arthur Solinat, Miguel Tan Felix, Carmina Villaroel PD: Rodell Cruz DOP: Richard Padernal, Jay Linao E: Manet Dayrit M: Lutgardo Labad S: Albert Michael Idioma
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SHAKE, RATTLE AND ROLL 2K5 Horror/1.49/G A horror trilogy explores the tale of a band of bogus ghost busters, the dark mystery behind an old aquarium in a condo unit and a sleepy town inhabited by maneating denizens of the night individually called asuwang. P: Regal Entertainment/ Reality Entertainment D: Uro Q. dela Cruz, Rico Maria Ilarde, Richard Somes OST: Joven Tan, Ronald Monteverde, Aloy Adlawan SP: Joven Tan, Aloy Adlawan, Richard Somes A: Gloria Romero, Yasmien Kurdi, Rainier Castillo, Marco Alcaraz, Biboy Ramirez, Jenine Desiderio, Ai-Ai de las Alas, Ogie Alcasid, W ilma Doesnt, Reggie Curley, Paolo Salas, Ara Mina, Tanya Garcia, Elizabeth Oropesa, Noni Buencamino, Ronnie Lazaro, Mark Anthony Fernandez PD: Judy Lou de Pio, Fritz Silorio, Adrianne Torres DOP: Nap Jamir, Luis Quirino E: John David Hukom M: Von de Guzman
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TERRORIST HUNTER Action/1.44/PG A special commando of five men and a woman takes on its deadliest military assignment to combat a band of terrorists. P: Double Impact Films D: Val Iglesias OST/SP: Jorge Isaac A: Eddie Garcia, Dennis Roldan, Ronald Gan, Jorge Isaac, Jess Sanchez, Alvin Anson, Ramon Christopher, Bob Soler, Lito Legaspi, Ernie Zarate, Alma Soriano, Camille Roxas, Maricar de Mesa
