Manila by Night (1980)

Directed by

Ishmael Bernal

Genre

fantasy film

Country

Philippines

Runtime

2h 30m

Rating

7.2 of 10 from 14 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This film follows several characters in Manila who have troubled pasts and are struggling with poverty, drug addiction, and prostitution. It shows the harsh and hidden side of the city during the Marcos regime.

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What happens

Manila by Night (initially released as City After Dark) is a 1980 Filipino drama film directed by Ishmael Bernal from a script by Bernal and Ricky Lee, and stars Gina Alajar and Charito Solis. Released at the height of the Marcos regime, the film uncovers the other face of Manila by depicting the ugly aspects of life in the city – unemployment, prostitution, drug addiction and lack of decent housing. Considered one of Bernal's masterpieces, it is an epic multi-narrative of people who have shady pasts and are trying to exist in an unforgiving world. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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