

Fil-Am
2026-02-07 · 14 min · Not rated
In 2003, a 16-year-old Filipino kid from the inner city is forced to leave his old life behind for the terrifying new world of Santa Barbara, California.
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- Directors
- Ralph Torrefranca
- Production companies
- Reel Clever Films, UNDRDG, Flashback Pictures
- Countries
- Unavailable
- Status
- Released
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Deuce BascoJonah
Emerson BascoStephanie
Madeleine HumphriesGloria
Darion BascoArnel
Hunter StiebelThomas
Wyatt PerkinsJamesTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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