Magnifico (2003)

Directed by

Maryo J. de los Reyes

Genre

drama film

Country

Philippines

Runtime

2h 02m

Rated

NR

Rating

7.8 of 10 from 15 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A young boy tries to help his poor family by building a coffin for his grandmother and raising money for his disabled sister's wheelchair. The story follows his determined efforts and the kindness he inspires in his community.

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What happens

Magnifico is a 2003 Philippine coming-of-age drama film directed by Maryo J. de los Reyes from a story and screenplay written by Michiko Yamamoto. The film revolves around a titular child character who decides to design and build a coffin for his grandmother as well as raise funds to buy a wheelchair for his younger sister who has cerebral palsy. The film stars Jiro Manio, Lorna Tolentino, Albert Martinez, and Gloria Romero. Produced and released by Violett Film Productions, Magnifico was theatrically released in the Philippines on January 29, 2003. The film received mixed-to-positive reviews from film critics, with praise for its story, Jiro Manio's acting performance, emotional weight, and acclaim from various international film festivals and award-giving organizations. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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