Underplayed Gems

Saranggola (1999)

Saranggola poster
Directed by
Gil Portes
Genre
drama film
Country
Philippines
Runtime
1h 25m
Rating
9.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

A boy in the Philippines witnesses murder and corruption. He must navigate a world of adult wrongdoing through his innocent eyes.

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What happens

Saranggola (international title: The Kite) is a 1999 Filipino drama film directed by Gil Portes, who co-wrote the film's story and screenplay with Jose Y. Dalisay Jr. It stars Ricky Davao, Lester Llansang and Jennifer Sevilla. It is a morality tale, showing murder and corruption through the eyes of a child. Produced by Teamwork Productions and distributed by GMA Films, the film was theatrically released on June 23, 1999. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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