Bente

Jul 8, 2009

★ 1.0

Overview

A back to back treatment of a malaise which has shocked Philippine society for the past so many years: the mysterious disappearances and killings of Filipino journalists and activists. The film focuses on a hard-hitting radio commentator and his conflict with a former classmate who is a suburban town mayor. The radioman’s story runs parallel to the tale of a student-activist on the run with his activist-girlfriend. These parallel stories are interwoven with a third story, that of the former military man , now their would-be assassin. This killer’s unexpected obsession with his wife leads to a climax of murder and mayhem.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Sine Direk

APT Entertainment

Directors Guild of the Philippines

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Cast

Roman

Richard Gomez

Arnie

Jinggoy Estrada

Dina

Iza Calzado

Jenny

Snooky Serna

Mayor

Emilio Garcia

Reese

Glaiza de Castro

Mervin

Aldred Gatchalian

Erwin

Joem Bascon

Randy

Mikee Lee

Gary

Jace Flores

Reese's Mother

Madeleine Nicolas

Mervin's Cousin

Benedict Campos

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