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

Batang West Side Trailers

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

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