Summaries

The Pineda family struggles with bigamy, unwanted pregnancy, possible incest, and skin irritations in a dilapidated movie theater.

A drama that follows the travails of the Pineda family in the Filipino city of Angeles. Bigamy, unwanted pregnancy, possible incest and bothersome skin irritations are all part of their daily challenges, but the real "star" of the show is an enormous, dilapidated movie theater that doubles as family business and living space. At one time a prestige establishment, the theater now runs porn double bills and serves as a meeting ground for hustlers of every conceivable persuasion. The film captures the sordid, fetid atmosphere, interweaving various family subplots with the comings and goings of customers, thieves and even a runaway goat while enveloping the viewer in a maelstrom of sound, noise and continuous motion.—Regent Releasing

Details

Keywords
  • female nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • male full frontal nudity
  • philippines
  • male prostitution
Genres
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Jun 24, 2008
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin France Philippines South Korea Hong Kong
Official sites Serbis (2008)
Language Filipino Tagalog
Filming locations Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines
Production companies Center Stage Productions Swift Productions Asian Cinema Fund (Pusan International Film Festival)

Box office

Gross US & Canada $64536
Opening weekend US & Canada $12824
Gross worldwide $155156

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 27m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby SR
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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