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Bente

2009-07-08 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 1.0

Drama

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.

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Directors
Mel Chionglo
Production companies
Sine Direk, APT Entertainment, Directors Guild of the Philippines
Countries
Philippines
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard GomezRichard GomezRoman
Jinggoy EstradaArnie
Iza CalzadoIza CalzadoDina
Snooky SernaSnooky SernaJenny
Emilio GarciaEmilio GarciaMayor
Glaiza de CastroGlaiza de CastroReese
Aldred GatchalianMervin
Joem BasconJoem BasconErwin
Mikee LeeRandy
Jace FloresGary
Madeleine NicolasMadeleine NicolasReese's Mother
Benedict CamposMervin's Cousin
Ryan EigenmannRyan EigenmannCaloy

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