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Seen it?2008 | 90 min | Drama
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite almost no lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in another language, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A struggling family owns a Filipino porn theater where prostitutes conduct their business.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Cannes award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$155K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 12K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brillante Ma Mendoza
- Coco MartinAlan
- Jaclyn JoseNayda
- Gina PareñoNanay Flor
- Mercedes CabralMerly
- Kristoffer KingRonald
- Julio DíazLando
- Dan AlvaroJerome
- Roxanne JordanJewel
- Dido De La PazAtty. Quintana
- Buddy CaramatTonette