Underplayed Gems

Balahibong Pusa (2001)

Balahibong Pusa poster
Directed by
Yam Laranas
Country
Philippines
Rating
5.1 of 10 from 5 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A filmmaker makes his directorial debut with a crime drama set in the Philippines. The story involves characters caught in a web of violence and betrayal.

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What happens

Balahibong Pusa is a 2001 Philippine neo noir crime drama film written, photographed, and directed by Yam Laranas on his directorial debut from a story concept developed by Jay Abello, Rosauro Q. Dela Cruz, Erik Matti, and Mark Querubin. The film stars Joyce Jimenez, Elizabeth Oropesa, Julio Diaz, Jay Manalo and Rica Peralejo. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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