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Saranggola

  • 1999
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
28
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Saranggola (1999)
Drama

Though widowed ex-cop Homer is a kindly father to his ten-year old son Rex, he is considered to be something of a bully in the poor Manila neighborhood that he lives. After mistaking a child... Read allThough widowed ex-cop Homer is a kindly father to his ten-year old son Rex, he is considered to be something of a bully in the poor Manila neighborhood that he lives. After mistaking a child retrieving a snarled kite for a burglar, Homer kills the boy and then hurriedly tries to ... Read allThough widowed ex-cop Homer is a kindly father to his ten-year old son Rex, he is considered to be something of a bully in the poor Manila neighborhood that he lives. After mistaking a child retrieving a snarled kite for a burglar, Homer kills the boy and then hurriedly tries to cover up his error. Unbeknownst to his dad, Rex witnessed the event, too. As the two separ... Read all

  • Director
    • Gil Portes
  • Writers
    • Jose Dalisay Jr.
    • Jun Lana
    • Gil Portes
  • Stars
    • Ricky Davao
    • Lester Llansang
    • Jennifer Sevilla
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    28
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gil Portes
    • Writers
      • Jose Dalisay Jr.
      • Jun Lana
      • Gil Portes
    • Stars
      • Ricky Davao
      • Lester Llansang
      • Jennifer Sevilla
    • 1User review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 17 nominations total

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    Ricky Davao
    Ricky Davao
    • Homer Agustines
    Lester Llansang
    Lester Llansang
    • Rex Agustines
    Jennifer Sevilla
    Jennifer Sevilla
    • Anita
    Mark Gil
    Mark Gil
    • Lumauig
    Sining Blanco
    • Enye Bumanlag
    Daryl D. Reyes
    • Tonton Bumanlag
    Connie Chua
    • Tonton's Mother
    Nanding Josef
    Nanding Josef
    • Tonton's Father
    Roy Alvarez
    Roy Alvarez
    • Cong. Ventura
    R.R. Herrera
    R.R. Herrera
    • Leo Ventura
    Aleth Dela Cruz
    • Aling Karing
    • (as Aleth de la Cruz)
    Diding Andres
    • Pacing
    Nonong Talbo
    • Mang Kadyo
    Mar Garchitorena
    • Senior Cop
    Tess Orias
    • Ms. Rojo
    Kate Alvir
    • Teacher
    Maria Luz Loht Valiente
    • Teacher
    Janice Manuba
    • Teacher
    • Director
      • Gil Portes
    • Writers
      • Jose Dalisay Jr.
      • Jun Lana
      • Gil Portes
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    6Reelboy-2

    Touching

    This is a small touching movie well worth your time. The exploration of the inner conflicts of a boy whose dad has shot another kid by mistake is very well studied. Movies from the phillipines are seldom presented around the world, so if you have a chance to see it, go ahead.

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    • Trivia
      Official submission of the Philippines for the 'Best Foreign Language Film' category of the 72nd Academy Awards in 2000.
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      Saranggola
      Written by Vehnee Saturno

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    • Release date
      • June 23, 1999 (Philippines)
    • Country of origin
      • Philippines
    • Languages
      • Filipino
      • Tagalog
    • Also known as
      • The Kite
    • Production companies
      • GMA Films
      • Teamwork Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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