Bola

Feb 15, 2012

1h 35m

★ 4.6

Overview

Lester, the star player of their community basketball team who dreams of playing at the country's premier league, but encounters a problem on the way to PBA (Philippine Basketball Association). He meets Pandy (Arnel Ignacio), a couturier who is smitten by Lester's looks. Pandy becomes the team's manager and helps him become part of the college's varsity team. Pandy is obviously in love with Lester, a straight guy devoted to his childhood sweetheart Denise (Sofia Valdez). Lester is at a loss when Pandy's love for him turns into an obsession.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Amazing Production

R and B Entertainment

OJY Production

Bola Trailers

Cast

Lester

Kenneth Salva

Pandy

Arnell Ignacio

Sheldon

Simon Ibarra

Angel

Sofia Valdez

Mika

Geeca Topacio

Rito

Dustin Jose

Instructor

Marx Topacio

Obet

Rico Lazaro

Melba

Ligaya Bustamante

Basketball Player Extra

Jeff Luna

Lester's Mother

Suzette Ranillo

Brat

Jacob Miller

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