Manila (2009 film)

Manila is an independently produced twinbill film that pays homage to Lino Brockas Jaguar and Ishmael Bernals Manila By Night. Piolo Pascual coproduced and starred in both episodes.

For the Day segment, Piolo Pascual portrays William, a drug addict who tries to rebuild his sense of self and reconnect with the people around him. Piolos character is named William in honor of William Martinez who played the lead role in Manila By Night. The Day segment also stars Angelica Panganiban and Rosanna Roces.For the Night segment, Piolo portrays Philip, a bodyguard for a mayors son who mistakenly believes that his boss considers him as part of the family. Piolos character is named Philip in honor of Phillip Salvador who played the lead role in Jaguar. The Night segment also stars Alessandra de Rossi, Jay Manalo, Jiro Manio, and Anita Linda. ........

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