
Metro Manila
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In this gripping drama directed by Sean Ellis, a rural Filipino family moves to the bustling city in search of a better life, only to encounter unforeseen challenges and moral dilemmas. The film follows the journey of Oscar Ramirez, played by Jake Macapagal, as he navigates the complexities of urban life and the harsh realities of survival. The movie’s authentic portrayal of socio-economic struggles earned it the Audience Award for World Cinema Dramatic at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival. Notably, the film was the United Kingdom’s submission for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on 123Movies / Movies123.
Duration:1h 55min
Views:897
Release:2013
Release Date:2013-07-17
Director:Sean Ellis
Actors:Althea Vega, Ana Abad-Santos, Erin Panlilio, Iasha Aceio, J. M. Rodriguez, Jake Macapagal, John Arcilla, Mailes Kanapi, Moises Magisa, Reuben Uy
Country:Philippines, United Kingdom
Company:Chocolate Frog Films
Awards:Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award, 9 wins & 10 nominations total
Budget:250,000
Worldwide Gross:$200,584
TMDB:7.3
Rotten Tomatoes:94%
FilmAffinity:7.0
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