Batang West Side

Apr 5, 2001

5h 1m

★ 7.5

A Filipino soul, lost and found on West Side Avenue.

Overview

When a Filipino teen is found fatally shot on the streets of New Jersey, the investigation into his death reveals the struggles of the Filipino-American community, including the horrifying effects of methamphetamine on its youth.

Genres

Drama

Crime

Mystery

Production Companies

Hinabing Pangarap Productions

JMCN

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Cast

Hanzel Harana

Yul Servo

Juan Mijares

Joel Torre

Lolita Fordham

Gloria Diaz

Dolores

Priscilla Almeda

Bartolo

Art Acuña

Abdon

Ruben Tizon

Dindo

Raul Arellano

Frederick

Jomar Roldan

Adan

Ged Merino

Tong

Joseph Pe

Dahlia

Michelle Salvador

Filmmaker

Eric Celerio

Baby Tsina a famous underworld figure during the 50's who acquired the nickname because of her ivory skin and slanting eyes. She led the police in a frenetic chase before she was convicted for murder. Ironically it was a crime she did not commit. While in jail though she underwent a transformation and led the other inmates in seeking for reforms in the local penal system. An engrossing film with superior performances from the entire cast.

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