Batang West Side

Apr 5, 2001

5h 1m

★ 7.4

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

Overview

When a Filipino teenager is shot to death in New Jersey, an investigation into his death is opened. Along the way, we find out not only more about him but about the community of Filipinos in America in general, including the destructive effect of the drug "shabu" on its youth. The detective who handles the case also has his own personal demons to settle with his violent past.

Genres

Drama

Crime

Mystery

Production Companies

Hinabing Pangarap Productions

JMCN

Batang West Side Trailers

Cast

Hanzel Harana

Yul Servo

Lolita Fordham

Gloria Diaz

Juan Mijares

Joel Torre

Dolores

Priscilla Almeda

Elvira Pareño

Angel Aquino

Bartolo

Arthur Acuña

Dindo

Raul Arellano

Abdon

Ruben Tizon

Frederick

Jomar Roldan

Dahlia

Michelle Salvador

Adan

Ged Merino

Tong

Joseph Pe

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